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Table 3 Rib anomalies in patients with congenital scoliosis and SCM
| characteristics | Type I (n = 104) | Type II (n = 162) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rib anomalies, n (%) | 0.854 | ||
| without | 38 (36.5) | 61 (37.7) | |
| with | 66 (63.5) | 101 (62.3) | |
| Type, n (%) | 0.023* | ||
| simple | 35 (53.0) | 71 (70.3) | |
| complex | 31 (47.0) | 30 (29.7) | |
| Side of scoliosis, n (%) | 0.216 | ||
| concave | 46 (69.7) | 64 (63.3) | |
| convex | 4 (6.1) | 15 (14.9) | |
| bilateral | 16 (24.2) | 22 (21.8) | |
| Type of structural changes, n (%) | 0.540 | ||
| fused ribs | 32 (48.5) | 52 (51.5) | |
| bifid ribs | 5 (7.6) | 15 (14.9) | |
| bifid rib combined with fused ribs | 13 (19.7) | 22 (21.8) |
