Table 1.
Univariate analysis of factors influencing the occurrence of anastomotic leakage after radical resection for EC
| Factor | AL group (n=28) | Non-AL group (n=110) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 65.9±7.0 | 60.6±5.2 | <0.0001 | |
| Sex | Male/female | 20/8 | 74/36 | 0.6524 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 18.58±2.21 | 20.56±3.02 | 0.0014 | |
| Hemoglobin after operation (g/L) | 100.08±18.88 | 109.80±20.0 | 0.0221 | |
| Postoperative white blood cell count (109/L) | 12.66±2.87 | 12.19±3.10 | 0.4729 | |
| Intraoperative blood loss (mL) | 98.17±10.70 | 97.01±13.26 | 0.6669 | |
| History of drinking | Yes/no | 6/22 | 22/88 | 0.8667 |
| History of smoking | Yes/no | 8/20 | 32/78 | 0.9569 |
| Comorbid diabetics | Yes/no | 10/18 | 20/90 | 0.0446 |
| Comorbid hypertension | Yes/no | 9/19 | 17/93 | 0.0438 |
| Place of residence | Rural/urban areas | 15/13 | 71/39 | 0.2847 |
Note: BMI: Body mass index.