Table 1. Clinical characteristics of all pediatric patients undergoing endoscopy.
| Variables | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (n = 217) | Colonoscopy (n = 40) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 11.8 ± 4.1 | 15.1 ± 2.7 | 0.000a | |
| Gender ratio, male:female | 87 (40.1):130 (59.9) | 18 (45.0):22 (55.0) | 0.562 | |
| Height, cm | 149.0 ± 20.3 | 161.7 ± 10.6 | 0.000a | |
| Body weight, kg | 44.0 ± 17.5 | 59.2 ± 18.6 | 0.000a | |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 18.9 ± 4.1 | 22.4 ± 6.0 | 0.001a | |
| Final diagnosis | 0.048a | |||
| Functional problems | 163 (75.1) | 24 (60.0) | ||
| Organic diseases | 54 (24.9) | 16 (40.0) | ||
| Sedation instructing doctor | 0.011a | |||
| Pediatric endoscopist | 29 (13.4) | 0 | ||
| Anesthesiologist | 188 (86.6) | 40 (100) | ||
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation or number (%).
aSignificant findings at P < 0.05.