Table 1 Patients’ demographic characteristics
Variables | Total (n = 37) | Group A (n = 19) | Group B (n = 17) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean age (years)a | 72.9 (57.0–83.0) | 72.1 (62.0–81.0) | 73.8 (57.0–83.0) | 0.847 |
Sexb | ||||
 Female | 29 (78.4%) | 29 (78.4%) | 29 (78.4%) |  |
 Male | 8 (21.6%) | 8 (21.6%) | 8 (21.6%) |  |
BMI (kg/m2)a | 25.0 (19.8–33.8) | 25.0 (19.8–33.8) | 25.0 (19.8–33.8) | 0.865 |
Mean F/U period (months) a | 17.5 (12.0–37.0) | 17.1 (12.0–34.0) | 17.9 (12.0–37.0) | 0.641 |
Diabetes mellitus b | 6/37 (16.2%) | 3/19 (15.8%) | 3/17 (17.6%) | 0.881 |