Demographic characteristics of older adults undergoing PEH repair
| Characteristic | 60–69 yr | ≥ 70 yr | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| No (%) of patients | 71 (37) | 121 (63) | — |
| Age (mean ± SD), yr | 65 ± 3 | 77 ± 5 | — |
| No. (%) female | 52 (73) | 89 (74) | 0.96 |
| BMI (mean ± SD), kg/m2 | 29 ± 8 | 26 ± 7 | 0.06 |
| ASA classification (mean ± SD) | 2.7 ± 0.66 | 2.9 ± 0.85 | 0.12 |
| % of patients with ASA classification ≥ grade III | 65 | 68 | 0.24 |
| No. (%) of patients with emergent repair (%) | 5 (7) | 28 (23) | < 0.05 |
ASA = American Society of Anesthesiologistsl BMI = body mass index; PEH = paraesophageal hernia; SD = standard deviation.