From: Right versus left transthoracic approach for lymph node-negative esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Complication | Left approach group [number(%)] | Right approach group [number(%)] | P |
---|---|---|---|
Anastomotic fistula | 10 (1.8) | 18 (12.0) | <0.001 |
Anastomotic stenosis | 14 (2.6) | 7 (4.7) | 0.155 |
Incision site infection | 2 (0.4) | 8 (5.3) | <0.001 |
Injury of recurrent laryngeal nerves | 4 (0.7) | 4 (2.7) | 0.075 |
Chylothorax | 3 (0.6) | 2 (1.3) | 0.303 |
Pneumothorax | 12 (2.2) | 3 (2.0) | 0.574 |
Complication of respiratory tract | 7 (1.3) | 6 (4.0) | 0.044 |
Complication of cardiovascular system | 5 (0.9) | 2 (1.3) | 0.477 |