Table 3 Time (months) elapsed to various occasions following dental general anesthesia (DGA) according to age group (n = 188)
From: Five-year follow-up of children receiving comprehensive dental care under general anesthesia
Occasions | n | All Mean (SD) | 0–5 yr Mean (SD) | 6–13 yr Mean (SD) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Postoperative review visit | 137 | 1.5 (0.8) | 1.4 (0.7) | 1.5 (0.8) | 0.713 |
Return to home dental clinic* | 188 | 9.9 (10.0) | 12.0 (11.8) | 7.2 (5.9) | <0.001 |
Need for treatment | 164 | 18.5 (14.1) | 19.6 (14.7) | 16.9 (13.3) | 0.225 |
Repeat DGA | 20 | 22.5 (12.6) | 22.1 (9.8) | 22.7 (14.6) | 0.180 |