Table-I.
Patient characteristics and laboratory test results
| Variables | Antibiotherapy | Antibiotherapy + Minor amputation | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 15 | 22 | |
| Age (years) | 66 ± 13.8 | 64.3 ± 8.6 | 0.642 |
| Male/Female | 12/3 | 15/7 | 0.421 |
| Diabetes duration (years) | 14.9 ± 9.7 | 18.8 ± 11.4 | 0.284 |
| HbA1c (%) | 8.2 ± 2.2 | 8.5 ± 2.2 | 0.735 |
| White blood cell count (x103) | 9.9 ± 5.1 | 10.3 ± 4.3 | 0.798 |
| C-reactive protein (mg/dl) | 40.7 ± 56.5 | 73.7 ± 74.8 | 0.157 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (mm/h) | 81 ± 38.4 | 100.8 ± 39.8 | 0.141 |
| Hemoglobin (mg/dl) | 11.2 ± 1.2 | 10.5 ± 1.6 | 0.143 |
| Urea (mg/dl)* | 54 ± 21.1 (n=14)* | 63.2 ± 30.9 (n=21)* | 0.342 |
| Creatinine (mg/dl)* | 1.2 ± 0.3 (n=14)* | 1.3 ± 0.4 (n=21)* | 0.504 |
Data are presented as n (%) or as mean ± SD. HbA1c, glycosylated hemoglobin * Dialysis patients excluded.