Table 1.
Basic characteristics of patients
| Characteristic | VAC (n = 18) (%) |
|---|---|
| Average age (year) | 52 |
| Range (year) | 35–80 |
| Male sex | 12 (66.6) |
| Female sex | 6 (33.3) |
| Risk factors | |
| Age > 60 | 6 (33.3) |
| Hypertension | 4 (22.2) |
| Vascular disease | 2 (11.1) |
| Diabetes | 4 (22.2) |
| Smoking | 1 (5.6) |
| Signs of infection | |
| Wound dehiscence | 18 (100) |
| Fever | 7 (38.9) |
| Wound pain | 10 (55.6) |
| Wound discharge | 18 (100) |
| Laboratory examination | |
| CRP > 8 mg/L | 16 (88.9) |
| ESR > 20 mm/h | 12 (66.6) |
| WBC > 10 × 109 cells/ml | 6 (33.3) |
Data are no. (%) or mean (range)
CRP C-reactive protein, ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate, WBC white blood cell