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Comparative demographic data for the Standard and Strings groups
| Standard Group | Strings Group | Statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients (%) | 113 (69.8) | 15 (9.2) | |
| Gender (%) Male Female |
58 42 |
73 27 |
p = 0.40 |
| Mean age (years) | 49.7 | 36.7 | p = 0.036 |
| Elective cases (%) | 98.2 | 100 | |
| Median planned dwell (days) | 7 | 7 | P = 0.873 |
