Table 1.
Demographics
| SW closure (n = 28) | FiberTape (Arthrex) closure (n = 22) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y, median (IQR) | 64 (57-67) | 63 (59-69) | .70 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 18 (64) | 16 (73) | .53 |
| Diagnosis, n (%) | .93 | ||
| COPD | 11 (39) | 7 (32) | |
| IPF | 11 (39) | 10 (45) | |
| Other | 6 (21) | 5 (23) | |
| BMI, median (IQR) | 24.8 (22.2-27.4) | 26.0 (22.0-29.3) | .74 |
| Induction regimen | .42 | ||
| Alemtuzumab, n (%) | 12 (43) | 7 (32) | |
| Basiliximab, n (%) | 16 (57) | 15 (38) |
SW, Sternal wire; IQR, interquartile range; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; IPF, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; BMI, body mass index.