Table 4 Comparison of the perioperative outcomes of the two groups based on the site of anastomosis
From: Comparison of outcomes of pedicled jejunal and colonic conduit for esophageal reconstruction
Jejunum (n = 34) | Colon (n = 37) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Anastomotic leakage | 0.46 a | ||
Neck | 0 | 6 | |
Mediastinum | 2 | 4 | |
Fever | 0.64 a | ||
Neck | 1 | 2 | |
Mediastinum | 4 | 5 | |
Halitosis | 0.52 a | ||
Neck | 3 | 9 | |
Mediastinum | 3 | 6 | |
Postoperative hospital stay (days) | |||
Neck | 5.16 ± 1.47 | 5.10 ± 1.22 | 0.58 b |
Mediastinum | 5.0 ± 1.71 | 6.42 ± 2.60 | 0.11 b |
Operative time (minutes) | |||
Neck | 484.2 ± 159.8 | 394.5 ± 89.1 | 0.19 b |
Mediastinum | 378.6 ± 85.2 | 422.1 ± 134.2 | 0.06 b |
Blood loss (ml) | |||
Neck | 433 ± 225 | 270 ± 298 | 0.96 b |
Mediastinum | 333 ± 240 | 407 ± 246 | 0.83 b |