Table 3 Rotterdam score variables and characteristics of the validation population
Variables of the Rotterdam score | Abdominal wound dehiscence [n = 56] | No abdominal wound dehiscence [n = 168] | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age category | |||
40–49 | 12% | 11% | 0.744 |
50–69 | 48% | 45% | 0.815 |
>70 | 39% | 44% | 0.691 |
Male gender | 66% | 56% | 0.502 |
Chronic pulmonary disease | 16% | 9% | 0.163 |
Ascites | 4% | 0% | 0.110 |
Jaundice | 7% | 4% | 0.399 |
Anemia | 61% | 16% | <0.001 |
Emergency surgery | 80% | 74% | 0.715 |
Type of surgery | |||
Gallbladder/bile duct | 9% | 8% | 0.794 |
Esophagus | 0% | 0% | 1.000 |
Stomach and duodenum | 9% | 8% | 0.794 |
Small bowel | 16% | 21% | 0.520 |
Large bowel | 49% | 49% | 0.964 |
Vascular | 0% | 0% | 1.000 |
Coughing | 21% | 3% | <0.001 |
Wound infection | 61% | 14% | <0.001 |