Table 2 Comparison of postoperative complications and 30-day mortality between the two groups
From: Prognostic value of ascites in patients with liver cirrhosis undergoing cardiac surgery
Parameter | Ascites group n = 14 (20.3%) | Non-ascites group n = 55 (79.7%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
CPR | 1 (7.1%) | 3 (5.5%) | 0.758 |
Rethoracotomy | 3 (21.4%) | 7 (12.7%) | 0.409 |
Pericardial tamponade | 2 (14.3%) | 4 (7.3%) | 0.406 |
ECMO | 0 (0%) | 1 (1.8%) | 0.611 |
IABP | 1 (7.1%) | 4 (7.3%) | 0.987 |
GI bleeding | 1 (7.1%) | 2 (3.6%) | 0.566 |
Postoperative delirium | 4 (28.6%) | 9 (16.7%) | 0.313 |
Delayed recovery from anesthesia | 6 (42.9%) | 14 (26%) | 0.200 |
Prolonged mechanical ventilation | 8 (57.1%) | 13 (23.6%) | 0.015 |
Tracheotomy | 4 (28.6%) | 2 (3.6%) | 0.003 |
Nosocomial sepsis | 2 (14.3%) | 9 (16.7%) | 0.850 |
Wound infection | 4 (28.6%) | 11 (20.0%) | 0.488 |
AKI | 11 (78.6%) | 25 (45.5%) | 0.027 |
Postoperative dialysis | 4 (28.6%) | 7 (12.7%) | 0.148 |
Postoperative AF | 1 (7.1%) | 6 (10.9%) | 0.677 |
Postoperative pacemaker implantation | 0 (0%) | 2 (3.6%) | 0.469 |
Blood transfusion | |||
pRBC > 5 packs | 11 (78.6%) | 22 (40.0%) | 0.010 |
FFP > 4 packs | 8 (57.1%) | 16 (29.1%) | 0.049 |
Platelet > 1 pack | 11 (78.6%) | 28 (50.9%) | 0.062 |
In hospital stay (days) | 20 [6;212] | 13 [1;70] | 0.118 |
ICU stay (days) | 8 [1;210] | 3 [1;70] | 0.044 |
30-day mortality | 5 (35.7%) | 3 (5.5%) | 0.002 |