Table 2 Type of operation performed among participating children
Operation type | PPIA N (%) | Parental absence N (%) | Total N (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Inguinal herniotomy | 27 (54) | 30 (60) | 57 (57) | 0.448 |
Hydrocelectomy | 8 (16) | 11 (22) | 19 (19) | |
Orchidopexy | 11 (22) | 5 (10) | 16 (16) | |
Umbilical herniorhaphy | 3 (6) | 3 (6) | 6 (6) | |
Excisional biopsy of neurofibroma | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | 1 (1) | |
Clitoral cyst | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 1 (1) |