Table 1.
Comparison of baseline data between the control and treatment groups.
| Parameter | Control group | Treatment group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 12 | 16 | |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 7 | 9 | |
| Female | 5 | 7 | 0.912 |
| Age, months | 10.7 ± 4.6 | 11.5 ± 5.9 | 0.689 |
| Weight, kg | 11.5 ± 5.9 | 9.5 ± 3.6 | 0.986 |
| Mitral regurgitation | |||
| Mild | 5 | 6 | |
| Moderate | 3 | 4 | |
| Severe | 4 | 3 | 0.845 |
| Tricuspid regurgitation | |||
| Mild | 4 | 7 | |
| Moderate | 2 | 2 | |
| Severe | 2 | 3 | 0.893 |
| Pulmonary valve regurgitation | |||
| Mild | 5 | 6 | |
| Moderate | 3 | 4 | |
| Severe | 1 | 2 | 0.932 |
| Tracheal stenosis | |||
| Mild | 1 | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | 5 | |
| Severe | 8 | 10 | 0.926 |
| Preoperative respiratory status | |||
| Shortness of breath | 8 | 9 | 0.576 |
| Invasive ventilator | 2 | 4 | 0.595 |
| Noninvasive ventilator | 3 | 5 | 0.717 |
| Pulmonary infection | 6 | 12 | 0.172 |
| Atelectasis | 2 | 6 | 0.227 |
| Heart failure | 9 | 12 | 1.000 |
Data are presented as n or mean ± standard deviation.