Table 2 Postoperative data collection
From: Treatment of intrathoracic anastomotic leak after esophagectomy with the sump drainage tube
Postoperative observed indicators | Group 1 (n = 20) | Group 2 (n = 23) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Duration of chest tube | |||
Average | 47 days | 28 days | P = 0.000 |
Range | 36–54 days | 23–42 days | |
Length of leak treatment | |||
Average | 52 days | 35 days | P = 0.01 |
Range | 40–61 days | 28–52 days | |
Length of postoperative hospital stay | |||
Average | 56 days | 39 days | P = 0.000 |
Range | 45–70 days | 32–54 days | |
Hospital mortality | 7 (35%) | 3 (13%) | P = 0.148 |