Table 2.
Comparison of short-term outcomes between FJ and non-FJ groups
| Outcome | FJ (n = 28) | Non-FJ (n = 28) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90-day mortality | 1 (3.57) | 1 (3.57) | > 0.99 |
| DGE | 22 (78.6) | 11 (39.3) | 0.006* |
| Clinically significant DGE (grade B, C) | 17 (60.7) | 6 (21.4) | 0.008* |
| POPF | 11 (39.3) | 9 (32.2) | 0.59 |
| PPDH | 2 (7.1) | 2 (7.1) | > 0.99 |
| SSI | 9 (32.1) | 8 (28.6) | 0.99 |
| Length of stay (day) | 13.6 ± 6.7 | 11.6 ± 6.3 | 0.1 |
| Time to tolerate solid diet (day) | 14.9 ± 7.3 | 11.5 ± 7.3 | 0.07 |
| Reoperation | 2 (7.1) | 1 (3.57) | > 0.99 |
| FJ-related complications | 3 (10.6) | 0 (0) | - |
| TPN usage | 5 (17.9) | 6 (21.4) | > 0.99 |
| ICU stay | 3 (10.7) | 4 (14.3) | > 0.99 |
Values are presented as number (%) or mean ± standard deviation.
FJ, feeding Jejunostomy; DGE, delayed gastric emptying; POPF, postoperative pancreatic fistula; PPDH, post pancreato duodenectomy hemorrhage; SSI, surgical site infection; TPN, total parenteral nutrition; ICU, intensive care unit.
*Statistically significant (p < 0.05).