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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2008; 14(32): 5073-5077
Published online Aug 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.5073
Table 4 Complications, hospitalized time and cost of the two groups
A (n = 20)B (n = 20)P
Stoma fistula02
Infection of incisional wound03
Abdominal distension20
Diarrhoea10
Infection of abdominal cavity11
Total incidence rate (%)20%(4/20)30%(6/20)0.53
Average stay (d)40 ± 2.650 ± 3.70.001
Average expenditure(10 thousand yuan)2.3 ± 0.53.9 ± 0.80.001