Table 1 The preoperative characteristics of the two studied groups
From: Sling for the sling: a new technique for long-term correction of severe congenital ptosis
Variables | Group I n = 20 patients | Group II n = 14 patients | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years): | |||
Mean ± SD | 5.4 ± 3.2 | 5 ± 3.1 | 0.8 |
Median (IQ range) | 4.5 (1–12) | 4.5 (1–12) | |
Sex: | |||
Male | 12 (60%) | 8(57%) | 0.7 |
Female | 8 (40%) | 6(43%) | |
Upper eyelid excursion (mm) | |||
Mean ± SD | 2.7 ± 0.9 | 2.6 ± 0.8 | 0.9 |
Range | 3 (1–4) | 3 (1–4) | |
Laterality: | |||
Unilateral | 5 (25%) | 3(21.4%) | 0.75 |
Bilateral | 15 (75%) | 11(78.6%) | |
Follow up(months) | |||
Mean ± SD | 21.3 ± 3 | 21.1 ± 3.1 | 0.9 |
Range | (18–28) | (18–27) | |