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Table 1 Characteristics of patients compared between the three groups (expressed as mean ± SD or percentage)

From: B cell activation factor (BAFF) induces inflammation in the human fallopian tube leading to tubal pregnancy

Characteristics

Control group (n = 20)

Salpingitis group (n = 35)

Tubal pregnancy group (n = 35)

Age (year)

36.55 ± 3.68

36.09 ± 3.72

34.49 ± 4.02

Body Mass Index (BMI)

23.28 ± 3.30

22.82 ± 3.16

22.86 ± 3.94

Previous abdominal/pelvic surgery (%)

35.0%

37.1%

42.9%

  1. Note: No difference between the three groups (P>0.05). Previous abdominal/pelvic surgery including appendectomy, cesarean section or previous tubal pregnancy, etc.