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Incidence rates of complications stratified by stapler head diameter (pooled analysis, all procedures)
| ≤29 mm (n = 2213) | >29 mm (n = 1092) | Total (n = 3305) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anastomotic leak | 168 (7.6) | 96 (8.8) | 264 (8.0) | 0.231 |
| Unplanned ICU stay | 49 (2.2) | 20 (1.8) | 69 (2.1) | 0.469 |
Values are n (%). Analysis used the chi-squared test. ICU, intensive care unit.
