Group I. (n = 15) | Group II. (n = 40) | Group III (n = 41) | P | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scoliosis | 10 (66.7%) a,b | 11 (27.5%) | 14 (34.1%) | 0.025 |
Rib cage deformities | 4 (26.7%) a,b | 0 | 0 | < 0.001 |
Myocardiopathy | 2 (13.3) a,b | 0 | 2 (4.9%) | 0.064 |
Deglutition disorders y/o GERD | 5 (33.3%) a,b | 4 (10%) | 5 (12.2%) | 0.119 |
Lung infection | 8 (53.3%) a,b | 8 (20%) | 3 (7.3%) | 0.001 |
Bronchial aspiration | 2 (13.3%) | 4 (10%) | 0 | 0.023 |
SAHS /Nocturnal hypoventilation | 3 (20%) | 1 (2.5%) | 2 (4.9%) | 0.114 |
Chronic respiratory insufficiency | 9 (60%) a,b | 4 (10%) | 4 (9.8%) | 0.001 |