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Comparison of SSIs between patients with controlled DM and patients with poorly controlled DM
| Variable | Controlled DM | Poorly controlled DM | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSIs total | 9 (4.5%) | 11 (8.1%) | 0.25 |
| Early | 3 (1.5%) | 8 (5.9%) | 0.032 |
| Late | 6 (3.0%) | 3 (2.2%) | 0.74 |
| Type of SSIs | |||
| Superficial | 3 (1.5%) | 7 (5.2%) | 0.10 |
| Deep | 6 (3.0%) | 4 (3.0%) | 1.00 |
SSIs surgical site infections, DM diabetes mellitus
