Table 1.
Summary of patient characteristics included in the study.
| Pre-COVID-19 cohort | COVID-19 cohort | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male % (n) | 61.9(26) | 55.6 (20) | |
| Female % (n) | 38.1(16) | 44.4 (16) | |
| Mean age (years) | 30.5 | 26.5 | 0.6554 |
| Serum white cell count (x109/L) | 12.4 | 13.5 | 0.1326 |
| Serum C-reactive protein (mg/L) | |||
| Surgical management % (n) | 53.4 | 103.2 | 0.03* |
| Histology | 100 (42) | 86 (31) | 0.0179* |
| Advanced disease | 21 (9) | 29 (9) | 0.5842 |
| Normal | 9.5 (4) | 0 (0) | 0.1317 |
| Imaging prior to operation | |||
| CT imaging % (n) | 38.1 (16) | 64.5 (20) | 0.0340* |
| US imaging % (n) | 11.9 (5) | 12.9 (4) | >0.999 |
| No imaging % (n) | 50 (21) | 22.6 (7) | 0.0277* |
* - Statistically significant p-values.