Table 1 Patient characteristics
Characteristics | Fusion group (n = 16) | Control group (n = 18) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 61 ± 12 | 59 ± 12 | 0.910 |
Female: n (%) | 2 (12.5%) | 2 (11.1%) | 0.900 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 26.6 ± 3.5 | 26.2 ± 5.9 | 0.877 |
Pathology: n (%) | 0.144 | ||
IMH | 3 (18.8%) | 1 (5.6%) | |
AD | 7 (43.8%) | 3 (16.7%) | |
PAU | 7 (43.8%) | 15 (83.3%) | |
TAA | 1 (6.3%) | 1 (5.6%) | |
Aortic Arch Type [28]: n (%) | 0.341 | ||
Type I | 2 (12.5%) | 5 (27.8%) | |
Type II | 11 (68.8%) | 8 (44.4%) | |
Type III | 3 (18.7%) | 5 (27.8%) |