Table 2: CDH study group classifications, defect size in square centimeters, abnormal results of perfusion scintigraphy, or mean difference in perfusion between the two lungs across groups defined by presence of a hernia sac.
|
+ Hernia sac (n = 9) |
- Hernia sac (n = 20) |
Defect size |
|
|
A |
3 |
8 |
B |
5 |
5 |
C |
1 |
3 |
D |
0 |
4 |
Defect area |
14.92 (8.32) |
19.87 (15.5) |
Abnormal perfusion study |
7 |
16 |
Mean perfusion difference |
32.0 (18.5) |
35.3 (22.4) |