A comparison of patients with intestinal failure and sex and age matched healthy control subjects
| Intestinal failure (n=7) | Control subjects (n=7) | 1-150p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (F/M) | 5/2 | 5/2 | – |
| Age (y) | 47.1 (43.6–56.4; 42.3–62.4) | 49.8 (43.8–52.7; 39.9–66.4) | 1.00 |
| Weight (kg) | 54.4 (48.4–68.6; 46.0–71.7) | 61.0 (56.6–64.3; 53.7–80.0) | 0.26 |
| Height (m) | 166 (163–173; 159–179) | 167 (167–172; 158–182) | 0.62 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 19.9 (18.1–23.6; 17.1–26.2) | 21.5 (20.6–23.0; 19.9–24.2) | 0.26 |
| Basic energy expenditure (MJ/day) | 5.4 (5.2–5.9; 5.1–7.5) | 5.7 (5.5–5.8; 5.4–7.6) | 0.17 |
Results are expressed as median (25–75% percentiles; range).
↵1-150 Mann-Whitney rank sum test.