Statistical analysis of survivors versus non-survivors FVC at baseline and throughout time
| n | Mean±SD (%) | Statistical significance | ||
| FVC (%) baseline | Survivors | 24 | 64.92±9.63 | p=0.770 |
| Non-survivors | 7 | 51.43±14.63 | ||
| FVC (%) first year | Survivors | 15 | 70.60±18.43 | p=0.033 |
| Non-survivors | 5 | 46.80±15.29 | ||
| FVC (%) second year | Survivors | 9 | 68.78±15.05 | p=0.491 |
| Non-survivors | 2 | 54.50±4.95 | ||
| FVC (%) third year | Survivors | 4 | 78.75±20.25 | p=1.00 |
| Non-survivors | 1 | 40.00±0.00 |
Significance p<0.05 (95% CI). A non-survivor was a patient who died at any time.
FVC, forced vital capacity.