Table 3.
Comparison of observational parameters at postoperative day 9 between the control and treatment groups.
| Parameter | Control group | Treatment group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiothoracic ratio | 0.64 ± 0.21 | 0.63 ± 0.21 | 0.486 |
| Pulmonary artery pressure, mmHg | 34.1 ± 2.0 | 33.8 ± 2.4 | 0.753 |
| Left ventricular end-diastolic dimension, mm | 19.8 ± 3.7 | 19.6 ± 2.4 | 0.857 |
| Main pulmonary artery diameter, mm | 15.8 ± 2.0 | 11.9 ± 2.3 | 0.004 |
| Left pulmonary artery diameter, mm | 9.8 ± 1.6 | 6.9 ± 1.1 | 0.000 |
| Right pulmonary artery diameter, mm | 9.7 ± 1.6 | 7.2 ± 1.6 | 0.000 |
| Diameter of tracheal stenosis, mm | 4.7 ± 2.0 | 8.1 ± 1.4 | 0.000 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.