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Incidence of sternal wound SSIs in patients
| Parameter | Stapler (n = 432) | Suture (n = 432) | Total | % | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSI | 42 (9.72%) | 20 (4.62%) | 62/864 | 7.17 | 0.053 |
| Diabetes | 22/64 (34%) | 6/56 (10.71%) | 28/90 | 31.11 | 0.0023 |
| Obesity | 6/28 (21.42%) | 4/26 (11.11%) | 10/54 | 18.51 | 0.7299 |
| Diabetes + obesity | 16/22 (72.72%) | 4/24 (16.66) | 20/46 | 43.47 | 0.003 |
