Table 2 Preoperative characteristic of patients
From: Long-term evaluation of patient satisfaction and quality of life in pectus excavatum repair
Variable | Value |
|---|---|
Male | 31 (86.1%) |
Age, years, mean +/− SD | 126 +/− 2.0 |
Haller index (CT scan), mean +/− SD | 4.8 +/− 1.75 |
Electrocardiogram abnormalities, n (%) | 11 (30.6%) |
Cardiac ultrasound abnormalities, n (%) | 16 (44.4%) |
Restrictive syndrome at pulmonary function test, n (%) | 8 (22.2%) |
Depression, n (%) | 1 (2.8%) |
Preoperative symptoms, n (%) | 14 (38.9) |
- Dyspnea on exertion | 14 (38.9%) |
- Chest pain | 1 (2.8%) |
- Palpitations | 1 (2.8%) |