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Comparison of continuous variables in patients with and without SSI
| Variables | Patient without SSI (mean, standard deviation) (n = 1083) | Patient with SSI (mean, standard deviation) (n = 25) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 45.6 (13.6) | 43.0 (11.8) | 0.347 |
| Preoperative stay (days) | 7.3 (6.9) | 14.5 (17.9) | 0.000* |
| Intraoperative blood loss (ml) | 280.2 (267.4) | 434.0 (370.7) | 0.005* |
| Operation duration (minutes) | 147.4 (64.7) | 195.8 (68.4) | 0.000* |
| Hospital stay (days) | 19.3 (22.5) | 43.4 (46.5) | 0.000* |
significant variables
