Clinical characteristics of surgical and device patients, shown as median (interquartile range)
| Device closure | Surgical closure | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASD, atrial septal defect; TTE, transthoracic echocardiogram. | |||
| Number | 43 | 19 | |
| Age (years) | 6.1 (3.3–10.0) | 3.3 (2.0–5.4) | 0.008 |
| Body surface area (m2) | 0.8 (0.66–1.14) | 0.62 (0.5–0.82) | 0.02 |
| Weight (kg) | 20.2 (15.2–34.5) | 13.9 (10.2–19.4) | 0.004 |
| ASD on TTE (mm) | 12 (10–15) | 13.5 (12–20) | NS |
| Balloon size (mm) | 18 (15–22) | ||
| Size of device (mm) | 19 (15–22) | ||
| Size at surgery (mm) | 17.5 (14.5–23.0) | ||