Table 2.
Baseline patient characteristics (n=16)
| Characteristic | n (%)a |
|---|---|
| Age (years) [median (IQR)] | 76 (70.25-82.25) |
| Male sex; n (%) | 9 (56.2) |
| Underlying diseases; n (%) | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 2 (12.5) |
| Cardiovascular disease | 4 (25) |
| Respiratory tract disease | 1 (6.2) |
| Neurological disorder | 4 (25) |
| Immunosuppressive therapy | 2 (12.5) |
| Solid organ transplantation | 1 (6.2) |
| Haematological malignancy | 1 (6.2) |
| Chronic renal failure | 3 (18.7) |
| Psiquiatric disorders | 2 (12.5) |
| Oral anticoagulation | 4 (25) |
| Age-adjusted Charlson CI [median (IQR)] | 3 (3-5) |
| Surgical approach; n (%) | |
| No surgery | 2 (12.5) |
| DAIR | 2 (13.3) |
| One stage | 0 (0) |
| Two stage | 8 (53.3) |
| Girdlestone | 2 (13.3) |
a
Data are n (%) unless otherwise stated; IQR, interquartile range; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus.