Table 1 Comparison between the studied groups regarding age and sex
From: Transpleural versus extrapleural approach in treatment of esophageal atresia
Characteristics | Extrapleural (N = 12) | Transpleural (N = 8) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||
 Female | 5 (41.7%) | 4 (50%) | 1 |
 Male | 7 (58.3%) | 4 (50%) | |
Age at presentation (days) | |||
 Mean ± S.D. | 2.17 ± 0.94 | 1.88 ± 0.84 | 0.514* |
 Median (range) | 2 (1 − 4) | 2 (1 − 3) | |
Age at surgery (days) | |||
 Mean ± S.D. | 2.67 ± 0.78 | 2.13 ± 0.64 | 0.093* |
 Median (range) | 3 (1 − 4) | 2 (1 − 3) | |