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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2006; 12(3): 449-452
Published online Jan 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i3.449
Table 1 Preoperative factors associated with postoperative AF (%)
GroupAge older than 65 yearsMale sexCardiac diseasesCOPDHypertensionDiabetes mellitus
AF39.68 (25/63)b87.30 (55/63)a19.05 (12/63)a46.03 (29/63)b9.52 (6/63)14.29 (9/63)
Control21.43 (27/126)b74.60 (94/126)7.14 (9/126)11.11 (14/126)5.56 (7/126)12.70 (16/126)