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Table 1 Ulcer area and depth according to locationa.

From: Clinic-epidemiological evaluation of ulcers in patients with leprosy sequelae and the effect of low level laser therapy on wound healing: a randomized clinical trial

Localization

Number of ulcers

Area (cm2)

Depth (mm)

Plantar

51

4.2 (6.2)

7.2 (7.5)

Legs/Ankles

40

13.2 (15.7)

4.0 (1.4)

Mean difference between groups (95% CI)

 

-9.23 (-9.35 to -9.11)

3.10 (3.06 to 3.15)

p value

 

<.001*

<.01*

  1. aValues are means (SDs) unless otherwise indicated. CI = confidence interval
  2. *As determined by the Z test for two independent samples.
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BMC Infectious Diseases

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