Table 2 Association between variables and recurrence
From: Treatment of simple bone cysts using endoscopic curettage: a case series analysis
Variables | Number of cases (N = 37) | Recurrence | p value; chi-square analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, year | 0.103 | ||
 < 10 | 7 | 3 | |
 ≧ 10 | 30 | 4 | |
Sex | 0.567 | ||
 Male | 24 | 4 | |
 Female | 13 | 3 | |
Location* | 0.285 | ||
 Tubular bone | 29 | 6 | |
 Flat bone | 2 | 1 | |
 Short bone | 6 | 0 | |
Contact with physis | 0.006 | ||
 Yes | 12 | 4 | |
 No | 25 | 3 | |
Maximum length of tumor | 0.471 | ||
 ≧ 50 mm | 14 | 2 | |
 < 50 mm | 23 | 5 |