Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of 11 patients
| Characteristics | Mean ± SD (range) or % (n) |
|---|---|
| Male | 55 (6) |
| Ethnicity—African American | 100 (11) |
| Age, y | 37 ± 12 (22-54) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 36.26 ± 13.53 (20-68) |
| Smokers | 55 (6) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 18 (2) |
| Clinical stage | |
| Stage I | 9 (1) |
| Stage II | 9 (1) |
| Stage III | 82 (9) |
| Excision sites | |
| Axilla | 55 (6) |
| Groin | 18 (2) |
| Perineum | 9 (1) |
| Buttock | 9 (1) |
| Foot | 9 (1) |
| Past medical treatment | |
| Failed oral antibiotics | 27 (3) |
| Ongoing oral antibiotics | 27 (3) |
| Prior procedural treatment | |
| Incision and drainage | 91 (10) |
| Operative intervention | 27 (3) |