Mean (SD) (range) of the change in the central endothelial cell density (cells/mm2)
| Overall (n=46) | Non-diabetic (n=29) | Diabetic (n=17) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preoperative | 2430 (374) (1683–3184) | 2432 (401) (1683–3184) p=0.953 | 2426 (336) (1915–3154) |
| 3 months postoperatively | 2072 (577) (669–3460) | 2122 (611) (669–3460) p=0.443 | 1982 (517) (1078–2801) |
| 12 months postoperatively | 1965 (607) (626–3311) | 2019 (638) (626–3311) p=0.395 | 1845 (534) (1114–2724) |
p = unpaired two tailed Student’s ttest statistic of non-diabetic v diabetic endothelial cell losses. Age matched normal value of ECD is >2570 cells/mm2.8