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Table 2 Karnofsky score pre-VSD versus post-VSD

From: Vacuum sealing drainage combined with naso-intestinal and gastric decompression tubes for the treatment of esophagogastrostomy neck fistula

 

Karnofsky score

Z

40–49

50–59

60–69

70–79

80–89

 ≥ 90

Pre-VSD

1(5%)

8(40%)

8(40%)

3(15%)

0

0

 − 3.76

Post-VSD

0

0

2(10%)

7(35%)

9(45%)

2(10%)

(p < 0.001)