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Characteristics of patients before endoprosthesis (EP) insertion. Values are given as mean value (mv) ± standard deviation (sd) or as percentage (%).
| Parameter | Patients before EP (n = 311) |
|---|---|
| Age in years (mv ± sd (median)) | 67.84 ± 10.96 (67) |
| Gender male (%) | 51% |
| Smoker (%) | 24% |
| Diabetes mellitus (%) | 26.5% |
