Measurements of bone mineral density by dual energy x ray absorptiometry in 19 patients with small bowel resections. Values expressed as Z and T scores
| Mean (SD) | Range | 95% CI of the mean | p Value | |
| Hip | ||||
| Z score | −0.70 (1.15)1-150 | −2.08; 2.87 | −1.25; −0.15 | 0.01 |
| T score | −1.62 (1.19) | −3.54; 1.54 | −2.19; −1.06 | |
| Spine | ||||
| Z score | −0.47 (1.38) | −2.61; 2.00 | −1.13; 0.19 | 0.14 |
| T score | −1.11 (1.22) | −3.06; 1.01 | −1.69; −0.53 |
↵1-150 Significantly lower Z score in patients compared with the reference material, p<0.05, Student's ttest. CI, confidence interval.