Table 7:
Demographic summary of the patients with black turbinatesa
| Total | Female | Male | P (M vs F) | Pediatric Patients | Adult Patients | P (Adult vs Pediatric) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS group | 16 | 11 (69%) | 5 (31%) | .28b | 2 (12%) (11 and 14 yr) | 14 (88%) (range, 31–74 yr) | .73b |
| Brain group | 29 | 17 (59%) | 12 (41%) | .83b | 1 (3%) (10 yr) | 28 (97%) (range, 24–79 yr) | .02b,c |
| P FS vs brain | .54d | .28d | |||||
a
All P values were calculated using the Fisher exact test.
b
To compare the sex and age compositions of each BT group with the general population, assuming even sex distribution and approximately 24% pediatric population.
c
Significant.
d
To compare the sex and age composition between the FS and brain BT groups.