Table 1.
Differences in variables according to the presence or absence of ulcers
| Variable | No ulcer (n = 84) | Ulcer detected (n = 51) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 44 (52.4) | 35 (68.6) | 0.063 |
| Age (yr) | 48.5 ± 13.4 | 50.9 ± 13.7 | 0.322 |
| Burn area, % (IQR) | 5 (2–15) | 23.5 (6–40) | < 0.001 |
| Burn depth | < 0.001 | ||
| Superficial second degree | 15 (17.9) | 2 (3.9) | |
| Deep second degree | 35 (14.7) | 10 (19.6) | |
| Third degree | 28 (33.3) | 36 (70.6) | |
| Fourth degree | 6 (7.1) | 3 (5.9) | |
| Symptoms | |||
| Epigastric pain | 16 (19.0) | 18 (35.3) | 0.035 |
| Melena | 5 (6.0) | 11 (21.8) | 0.006 |
| Type of burn | 0.74 | ||
| Contact burn | 8 (9.5) | 1 (2.0) | |
| Chemical burn | 4 (4.8) | 3 (5.9) | |
| Electrical burn | 6 (7.1) | 3 (5.9) | |
| Flame burn | 28 (33.3) | 29 (56.9) | |
| Friction burn | 2 (2.4) | 3 (5.9) | |
| Scalding burn | 34 (40.5) | 11 (21.6) | |
| Other | 2 (2.4) | 1 (2.0) | |
| ICU admission | 20 (23.8) | 28 (54.9) | < 0.001 |
| Use of ventilator | 4 (4.8) | 4 (7.8) | 0.462 |
| Burn area > 20% of TBSA | 19 (22.6) | 30 (60.0) | < 0.001 |
| ABSI (IQR) | 5 (4–6.3) | 7 (6–9.3) | < 0.001 |
| Burn surgery | 52 (61.9) | 49 (96.1) | < 0.001 |
| No. of surgeries | 1 (0–2) | 2 (1–4) | < 0.001 |
Values are presented as number (%), mean±standard deviation, or number (IQR) unless otherwise indicated.
IQR, interquartile range; ICU, intensive care unit; TBSA, total body surface area; ABSI, abbreviated burn severity index.