Table 1 |
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Diaphragmatic heights, and diaphragmatic elevation differences in both groups (mean ± SD). |
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| Control group |
BTX-A group |
P value |
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| Preop diaphragmatic heights (mm) |
23.8 ± 5.4 |
24.8 ± 5.7 |
NS |
| Postop 7th day diaphragmatic heights (mm) |
25.2 ± 4.4 |
31.8 ± 4.3 |
0.045 |
| Elevation difference (mm) |
1.3 ± 1.2* |
7.0 ± 2.4 |
0.0035 |
Kaya et al. International Seminars in Surgical Oncology 2005 2:21 doi:10.1186/1477-7800-2-21 |
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