All variables were expressed in mean ± SD.DM = Diabetes Mellitus.*a: control group vs. focal & diffuse (surgical group), b: focal group vs. diffuse group.Baseline of characteristics of patients.
Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation, median (25 percentile, 75 percentile) or number (%). HDL, high-density lipoprotein; LDL, low-density lipoprotein.
