Table 2 Lung function test results
From: Ventilation inhomogeneities in children with congenital thoracic malformations
| Â | CTM group Mean/SD | (n) | Control group Mean/SD | (n) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Multi breath washout | |||||
Mean LCI | 8.0/0.7 (10) | 10 | 7.3/0.6 | 16 | 0.02 |
Mean FRC | 1.11 | 10 | 0.85 | 16 | <0.01 |
Spirometry | |||||
Mean FEV 1 (%predicted) | 83.0/12.7 | 10 | 97.0/18.7 | 16 | <0.05 |
Mean FVC (%predicted) | 94.2/16.2 | 10 | 102.7/21.3 | 16 | 0.29 |
Mean FEV1/FVC (%predicted) | 88.4/11.0 | 10 | 94.7/7.6 | 16 | 0.09 |
Mean TLC (%predicted) | 121.3/39.2 | 8 | Â | Â | Â |
Impulse Oscillometry | |||||
Mean X5Hz (Z score) | −2.11/1.768 | 8 | −0.11/0.86 | 17 | <0.01 |
Mean R5Hz (Z score) | 1.45/1.77 | 8 | 0.51/1.15 | 17 | 0.12 |