Research Article

Comparison of Larval Therapy and Vacuum-Assisted Closure Therapy after Revascularization in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients with Ischemic Wounds

Table 1

Patient characteristics.

Age (years)61 ± 10
SexM (63)F (9)

Underlying diseases

Atherosclerosis6387.5%
Diabetes mellitus5779.2%
Chronic kidney failure1825.0%
Coronary artery disease1115.3%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease1115.3%
Buerger912.5%
Obesity79.7%
Cerebral palsy22.8%
Smoker6387.5%
Nonsmoker912.5%

Wound site

Toe5170.8%
Foot dorsum912.5%
Between the toes and heel68.3%
Heel and toe34.2%
Heel22.8%
All over the foot11.4%
Ankle-brachial index (mean)0.45 ± 0.9
Ankle pressure (mmHg) (mean)65