TABLE 2.
Inflammatory Profiles by Body Fat Distribution in Obese Trauma Patients
| Visceral Adiposity (n = 140) | Subcutaneous Adiposity (n = 141) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL-1 (ng/mL) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 0.44 |
| IL-2 (ng/mL) | 8.3 | 2.7 | 0.71 |
| IL-4 (ng/mL) | 35 | 36 | 0.77 |
| IL-6 (ng/mL) | 138 | 193 | 0.27 |
| IL-8 (ng/mL) | 16 | 29 | 0.26 |
| IL-10 (ng/mL) | 50 | 52 | 0.96 |
| IL-12 (ng/mL) | 2.9 | 2.8 | 0.77 |
| TNF-α (ng/mL) | 4.8 | 6.9 | 0.06 |
| WBC (K/μL) | 14 | 17 | 0.01 |
IL, interleukin; TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor α; WBC, white blood cell count.
All values reported as medians, compared using Wilcoxon Rank Sum test.