Table 6:

Demographic summary of the recruited patientsa

TotalFemaleMaleP (M vs F)Pediatric PatientsAdult PatientsP (Adult vs Pediatric)
FS group7540 (53%)35 (47%).74b16 (21%) (6 mo to 14 yr)59 (79%) (range, 18–81 yr).74b
Brain group7541 (55%)34 (45%).62b17 (23%) (2 mo to 17 yr)58 (77%) (range, 24–86 yr)1.00b
P FS vs Brain1.00c1.00c
  • Note:P indicates P value; M, male; F, female.

  • a All P values were calculated using the Fisher exact test.

  • b To compare the sex and age composition of each group with the general population, assuming even sex distribution and approximately 24% pediatric population.

  • c To compare the sex and age composition between the FS and brain groups.