Table 1 Clinical presentations of cases in both groups
From: Outcome of surgical repair of Pectus Excavatum in adults
Manifestations | Group I (15–25) years (n = 40) | Group II > 25 years (n = 46) | χ2 test | P-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Number | % | Number | % | |||
Palpitation | 12 | 30% | 9 | 19.6% | 1.23 | 0.26 NS |
Easy fatigability | 34 | 85% | 32 | 69.6% | 2.8 | 0.09 NS |
Excertional dyspnea | 28 | 70% | 23 | 50% | 3.5 | 0.06 NS |
Pain | 40 | 100% | 46% | 100% | NS | |
Cosmetic satisfaction | 10 | 25% | 42 | 91.3% | 38.884 | P < 0.0001* |