Table 7:

Demographic summary of the patients with black turbinatesa

TotalFemaleMaleP (M vs F)Pediatric PatientsAdult PatientsP (Adult vs Pediatric)
FS group1611 (69%)5 (31%).28b2 (12%) (11 and 14 yr)14 (88%) (range, 31–74 yr).73b
Brain group2917 (59%)12 (41%).83b1 (3%) (10 yr)28 (97%) (range, 24–79 yr).02b,c
P FS vs brain.54d.28d
  • a All P values were calculated using the Fisher exact test.

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

  • c Significant.

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