Table 5 Comparison of the postoperative complications of the jejunal and colonic conduit in patients with mediastinal anastomosis
From: Comparison of outcomes of pedicled jejunal and colonic conduit for esophageal reconstruction
Jejunum (n = 24) | Colon (n = 19) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Fever | 3(12.5%) | 5(26.3%) | 0.25 |
Pneumonia | 2(8.3%) | 2(10.5%) | 0.81 |
Hydrothorax | 2(8.3%) | 3(15.8%) | 0.45 |
Anastomotic leakage | 0(5.9%) | 7(36.8%) | < 0.01 |
Stump fistula | 1(4.2%) | 1(5.3%) | 0.87 |
Halitosis | 3(12.5%) | 11(57.9%) | < 0.01 |
Albumin reduction | 11(45.8%) | 9(47.4%) | 0.92 |
Anemia | 2(8.3%) | 1(5.3%) | 0.70 |
Chest tightness | 0 | 2(10.5%) | 0.10 |