Table 2.
EVT-associated complications.
| EVT-Associated Complications | cEVT 1 (N = 47) | FS-EVT 2 (N = 24) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleeding [N] (%) | 1 (2.1) | 0 (0) | >0.99 |
| Ingrowth/Tearing off of the sponge [N] (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | >0.99 |
| Technically not possible [N] (%) | 0 (0) | 2 (8.3) | 0.11 |
| Stenosis [N] (%) | 8 (17) | 3 (12.5) | 0.74 |
| Fistula recurrence or persistent fistula [N] (%) | 4 (8.5) | 0 (0) | 0.29 |
| Total complication rate [N] (%) | 13 (27.7) | 5 (20.8) | 0.58 |
1 cEVT: conventional endoluminal vacuum therapy; 2 FS-EVT: fistula sponge–endoluminal vacuum therapy.