Table 1 General characteristics of patients included in the protocol
Characteristic | Study group n = 21 | Control group n = 21 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (months) | 28.6 ± 24.5 | 35.4 ± 17.6 | NS* |
Barcat classification | NS** | ||
Proximal | 9 (43%) | 10 (48%) | |
Medial | 7 (33%) | 6 (29%) | |
Distal | 5 (24%) | 5 (24%) | |
Number of fistulae | 1.3 (1–4) | 1.1 (1–2) | NS* |
Diameter (mm) | 2.96 ± 1.0 | 3.82 ± 0.89 | NS* |
Congenital malformations | 9 (43%) | 13 (62%) | NS** |
Inguinal or umbilical hernia | 4 | 5 | |
Cryptorchidism | 3 | 6 | |
Cleft lip and palate | 1 | 1 | |
Persistence of arterious conduct | 1 | 1 |