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Table 3 Surgical data separated by localization (n = 14). For quantitative variables, median and range as well as the P-value arising from Kruskal–Wallis test are calculated

From: Application of a simple skin stretching system and negative pressure wound therapy in repair of complex diabetic foot wounds

 

Bilateral side of the foot

Dorsum of the foot

P-value

Wound size (cm2)

26.69 (16.49–66.76)

18.85 (14.13–25.13)

P = 0.069

Time for wound closure (days)

10.5 (8–14)

14.5 (10–19)

P < 0.05

Absolute reduction (cm2/day)

2.32 (2.06–8.35)

1.22 (0.99–2.09)

P < 0.05