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Clinical characteristics of the patients
| Characteristic | Pediatric (n=30) | Adult (n=30) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (yr) | 14 | 29 | - |
| Sex | 0.596 | ||
| Male:female | 17 (57):13 (43) | 20 (67):10 (33) | |
| Halitosis | 0 | 8 (26.7) | 0.005 |
| Tonsil size | <0.001 | ||
| Grade 1 | 1 (3) | 3 (10) | |
| Grade 2 | 4 (13) | 17 (57) | |
| Grade 3 | 10 (33) | 8 (27) | |
| Grade 4 | 15 (50) | 2 (7) | |
| Tonsil adhesion state | <0.001 | ||
| Mild | 21 (70) | 7 (23) | |
| Moderate | 8 (27) | 11 (37) | |
| Severe | 1 (3) | 12 (40) |
Values are presented as number (%).
