Table I. Demographics, pathology, and surgical complications of the two groups.
| Parameter | Diabetic (n=10) | Nondiabetic (n=17) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender, F:M | 7:3 | 9:8 |
| Mean age (years) (range) | 66.6±10.2 (50–81) | 56.4±16.8 (22–82) |
| Pathology | ||
| Benign | ||
| Adenoma | 2 | 2 |
| Pancreatitis | 1 | 0 |
| Atypia | 1 | 0 |
| Pancreatic cancers | ||
| Adenocarcinoma | 6 | 10 |
| Endocrine | 0 | 2 |
| Intraepithelial | 0 | 2 |
| Nonpancreatic cancer | ||
| Renal cell carcinoma | 0 | 1 |
| Complications | ||
| Leak | ||
| Bile | 1 | 0 |
| Pancreatic | 0 | 2 |
| Infection | 1 | 2 |
| Bleeding | 2 | 3 |
| Death | 1 | 0 |
The demographic differences between the two groups are not statistically significant (p>0.05 by Student's t test).