Table 1 Classification of patients according to their BMI (group 1: normal weight; group 2: overweight; group 3: I/II° obesity; group 4: III° obesity)
| Group | BMI (kg/m2) | Malignant disease | Benign disease | Morbid obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All patients (n = 124; ♀61, ♂63) | n = 71; ♀30, ♂41 | n = 19; ♀9, ♂10 | n = 34; ♀22, ♂12 | |
| 1 (n = 32; ♀12, ♂20) | 18.5–24.9 | n = 25; ♀10, ♂15 | n = 7; ♀2, ♂5 | n = 0; ♀0, ♂0 |
| 2 (n = 36; ♀13, ♂23) | 25.0–29.9 | n = 30; ♀11, ♂19 | n = 6; ♀2, ♂4 | n = 0; ♀0, ♂0 |
| 3 (n = 22; ♀12, ♂10) | 30.0–39.9 | n = 14; ♀7, ♂7 | n = 6; ♀5, ♂1 | n = 2; ♀0, ♂2 |
| 4 (n = 34; ♀24, ♂10) | ≤40 | n = 2; ♀2, ♂0 | n = 0; ♀0, ♂0 | n = 32; ♀22, ♂10 |
