Table 1 Patient demographics and comorbidities
From: Hernia recurrence and infection rate in elective complex abdominal wall repair using biologic mesh
Total patients | n = 40 |
|---|---|
Variable | Mean ± SD or Frequency (%) |
Gender | |
Male | 10 (25.0%) |
Female | 30 (75.0%) |
Age | 56.7 ± 13.3 |
Obesity | |
BMI (kg/m2) | 33.6 ± 8.4 |
Not obese (BMI ≤ 30) | 15 (37.5%) |
Obese (BMI > 30) | 25 (62.5%) |
Follow-up time (years) | 2.7 ± 0.9 |
Smoking status | |
Current Smoker | 11 (27.5%) |
Past Smoker | 14 (35.0%) |
Never Smoker | 15 (37.5%) |
Comorbidities | |
COPD | 5 (12.5%) |
Diabetes | 7 (17.5%) |
Liver Disease | 3 (7.5%) |
Medical history | |
Previous hernia repair | 21 |
Infection after previous hernia repair | 3 (9.1) |
Previous mesh removala | 1 (3) |
Repair type | |
Initial Incisional Repair | 18 (45.0%) |
Initial Non-Incisional Repairb | 3 (7.5%) |
Recurrent Repair | 19 (47.5%) |