Table 2 Wound characteristics in the NPWT and SWC groups at baseline
Parameter | NPWT (n = 44) | SWC (n = 47) | t/χ2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
wound area (cm²) | 6.75 ± 2.14 | 6.98 ± 2.31 | 0.482 | 0.631 |
wound depth (mm) | 8.43 ± 1.92 | 8.65 ± 2.06 mm | 0.525 | 0.601 |
Wound Infection (Y/N) | 10 (22.73%) / 34 (77.27%) | 12 (25.53%) / 35 (74.47%) | 0.005 | 0.946 |
Wound Exudate (mL/week) | 35.21 ± 10.53 | 36.98 ± 11.27 | 0.774 | 0.441 |
Wound Granulation (Y/N) | 28 (63.64%) / 16 (36.36%) | 21 (44.68%) / 26 (55.32%) | 2.567 | 0.109 |