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Wound location
| Wound location | Cases (n = 185) | Cases of infection (with primary suture, n = 178) | Average infection rate (n = 178) |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-risk | 55 | ||
| Mandibular | 23 | 2/23 (8.70%) | |
| Cheek | 22 | 2/21 (9.52%) | 9.09 |
| Parotid gland | 11 | 1/11 (9.09%) | |
| Low-risk | 78 | ||
| Forehead | 28 | 1/27 (3.70%) | |
| Chin | 21 | 1/21 (4.76%) | |
| Nose | 8 | 0/7 (0%) | 2.56 |
| Periorbital | 9 | 0/8 (0%) | |
| Lip | 10 | 0/9 (0%) | |
| Ear | 7 | 0/6 (0%) | |
| Medium-risk | 45 | ||
| Perioral | 15 | 1/15 (6.67%) | |
| Temporal | 15 | 1/14 (7.14%) | 6.67 |
| Neck | 16 | 1/16 (6.67%) |
