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| Total number of patients studied ( n ) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Mean age (y) | 50.3 |
| Male | 10 |
| Female | 28 |
| Underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m 2 ) | 2 a |
| Normal weight (BMI < 25 kg/m 2 ) | 6 b |
| Overweight (25 kg/m 2 < BMI < 29.9 kg/m 2 ) | 12 |
| Obese (BMI > 30 kg/m 2 ) | 18 |
| Mean length of hospital stay (d) | 5.1 |
| Patients discharged 0–5 days postoperative | 25 |
| Patients discharged 6–17 days postoperative | 13 |
Abbreviation: BMI, body mass index.
Patients were pediatric.
Included two pediatric patients.
