Esophageal Cancer
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2003.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 15, 2003; 9(1): 22-25
Published online Jan 15, 2003. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v9.i1.22
Table 3 Postoperative Outcomes and Complications of Patients in the above Groups
A New method (n = 58)B Conventional (n = 64)C Reporteda (n = 107)Statistical analysis
x2/tP Value
No complication33 (56.9%)26 (40.6%)17 (16%)29.7160.000
Complications25 (43%)38 (59.3%)43 (40%)2.2580.353
Anastomotic leak1 (2%)4 (6%)13 (12%)6.5660.038
Anastomotic stricture
Dysphagia to food8 (13%)24 (37.5%)40 (37%)10.2140.006
Postoperative dilation8 (14%)23 (35.9%)46 (43%)14.7460.001
Gastroesophageal reflux
Reflux Symptoms13 (22%)33 (52%)64 (60%)21.2650.000
Required antiacids11 (19%)20 (32%)31 (29%)2.0260.363