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| n | % | Age, Mean ± SD, y | Time Postsurgery, Mean ± SD, mo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Males | 1230 | 53.5 | 65.1 ± 12.6 | 102.3 ± 132.4 |
| Females | 1070 | 46.5 | 61.8 ± 13.4 | 102.9 ± 133.5 |
| Type of ostomy surgery | ||||
| Colostomy | 920 | 39.5 | ||
| Ileostomy | 1031 | 44.3 | ||
| Urostomy | 308 | 13.2 | ||
| Multiple types | 33 | 1.4 | ||
