Table 1. Baseline characteristics of patients and univariable analysis of surgery data.
| Variables | All cases, N=148 | Group T, N=75 | Group E, N=73 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 15 [6–30] | 15 [6–30] | 16 [10–26] | 0.302 |
| Male:female | 135:13 | 68:7 | 67:6 | 0.634 |
| BMI | 17.15±3.09 | 17.24±2.57 | 17.05±3.62 | 0.892 |
| Symmetric PE | 101 (68.24%) | 50 (66.67%) | 51 (69.86%) | 0.546 |
| Exercise intolerance | 79 (53.38%) | 41 (54.67%) | 38 (52.05%) | 0.751 |
| Dyspnea | 44 (29.73%) | 24 (32.00%) | 20 (27.40%) | 0.542 |
| Chest pain | 34 (22.97%) | 18 (24.00%) | 16 (21.92%) | 0.764 |
| Haller index | 3.99±1.30 | 4.14±1.47 | 3.83±0.94 | 0.204 |
| Operative time (min) | 75.47±28.85 | 84.33±26.35 | 66.36±21.24 | 0.001 |
| Postoperative drainage time (days) | 3.22±1.67 | 3.45±2.07 | 2.53±0.72 | 0.004 |
| Postoperative hospital time (days) | 6.72±6.34 | 7.71±7.78 | 4.96±1.48 | 0.018 |
| Number of postoperative complications | 27 (18.24%) | 16 (21.33%) | 11 (15.07%) | 0.325 |
BMI, body mass index; PE, pectus excavatum.