Baseline characteristics of the eligible patients (n=471)
| Variable | Participants (n=276) | Non-participants (n=195) |
|---|---|---|
| *p≤0.05. IQR, interquartile range. | ||
| Median (IQR) age (years) | 31.0 (26.3–36.0) | 31.0 (26.0–36.0) |
| Mens (%) | 115 (41.7) | 100 (51.3)* |
| Study groups | ||
| Surgically cured (%) | 68 (24.6) | 43 (21.9) |
| Surgically corrected (%) | 105 (38.0) | 74 (37.9) |
| Surgically palliated (%) | 23 (8.3) | 19 (9.7) |
| Medical (%) | 70 (25.4) | 52 (26.5) |
| Inoperable (%) | 10 (3.6) | 7 (3.6) |