Table 1 Baseline patient data
From: Acupuncture is a feasible treatment for post-thoracotomy pain: results of a prospective pilot trial
| Â | Completed day 30 data (n = 25) | Did not provide day 30 data (n = 14) | All |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | Â | Â | Â |
less than 60 | 8 (32%) | 3 (21%) | 11 (28%) |
60–70 | 12 (48%) | 8 (57%) | 20 (51%) |
greater than 70 | 5 (20%) | 3 (21%) | 8 (21%) |
Female | 18 (72%) | 6 (43%) | 24 (62%) |
Diagnosis | Â | Â | Â |
Primary lung cancer | 23 (92%) | 13 (93%) | 36 (92%) |
Lung metastases | 2 (8%) | 1 (7%) | 3 (8%) |
Procedure | Â | Â | Â |
Exploration only | 2 (8%) | 2 (14%) | 4 (10%) |
Pneumonectomy | 0 (0%) | 2 (14%) | 2 (5%) |
Lobectomy | 18 (72%) | 7 (50%) | 19 (64%) |
Wedge resection | 5 (20%) | 3 (22%) | 8 (21%) |