Table 1 Basic characteristics of patients
Characteristic | VAC (n = 18) (%) |
|---|---|
Average age (year) | 52 |
Range (year) | 35–80 |
Male sex | 12 (66.6) |
Female sex | 6 (33.3) |
Risk factors | |
Age > 60 | 6 (33.3) |
Hypertension | 4 (22.2) |
Vascular disease | 2 (11.1) |
Diabetes | 4 (22.2) |
Smoking | 1 (5.6) |
Signs of infection | |
Wound dehiscence | 18 (100) |
Fever | 7 (38.9) |
Wound pain | 10 (55.6) |
Wound discharge | 18 (100) |
Laboratory examination | |
CRP > 8 mg/L | 16 (88.9) |
ESR > 20 mm/h | 12 (66.6) |
WBC > 10 × 109 cells/ml | 6 (33.3) |