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Comparison of the baseline data between the NM group and PECD group
| Item | T‐EMG group (n = 34) | IOM group (n = 39) | P‐value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (M/F, n) | 22/13 | 23/16 | 0.733 |
| Age (mean ± SD, years) | 44.23 ± 8.02 | 46.92 ± 9.72 | 0.121 |
| Operation time (mean ± SD, min) | 108.29 ± 11.44 | 110.13 ± 12.70 | 0.413 |
| Hospital stay (mean ± SD, day) | 5.66 ± 0.99 | 7.10 ± 1.43 | 0.048 |
| Follow‐up (mean ± SD, months) | 31.80 ± 8.42 | 31.74 ± 10.60 | 0.681 |
| Segment (n) | |||
| C4/5 | 5 | 4 | ‐ |
| C5/6 | 16 | 18 | ‐ |
| C6/7 | 13 | 17 | ‐ |
