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Table 1 Matrix of correlation coefficients for length of incision/duration of operation and assessed factors

From: Factors influencing the length of the incision and the operating time for total thyroidectomy

 

 Age 

 BMI 

 NC 

 STD 

 TV 

 LI 

 DO 

Length

0.18

0.33a

0.54 a

−0.05

0.66 a

–

0.33a

Duration

−0.23

0.08

0.33a

0.14

0.18

0.33a

–

  1. (LI: length of incision; DO: duration of operation).
  2. a : p < 0.05 Stronger correlations (r > 0.5) highlighted in bold.
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