Table 1

Diaphragmatic heights, and diaphragmatic elevation differences in both groups (mean ± SD).


Control group
BTX-A group
P value

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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