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Baseline characteristics of patients
| n (%) | Mean | SD | Minimum | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 56 (55) female | ||||
| Diabetes | 11 (11) | ||||
| Cardiovascular disease | 19 (19) | ||||
| Pulmonary disease | 18 (18) | ||||
| Smokers | 27 (27) | ||||
| Use of corticosteroids | 5 (5) | ||||
| History of open-abdomen treatment | 21 (20) | ||||
| ASA score at time of operation | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1 | 3 | |
| BMI | 29 | 9 | 19 | 48 |
ASA American Society of Anesthesiologists risk score
