Table 2.
Success of (ODPE) based on patient characteristics
| Patient characteristic | Success (n = 19) | Failure (n = 25) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age in years (SD) | 70.1 (13.1) | 69.1 (8.1) | 0.76 |
| Gender | |||
| Female | 4 (44.4%) | 5 (55.6%) | 0.93 |
| Male | 15 (42.9%) | 20 (57.1%) | |
| Database | |||
| HealthEast | 7 (41.2%) | 10 (58.8%) | 0.83 |
| VAMC | 12 (44.4%) | 15 (55.6%) | |
| Timing of ODPE | |||
| Early (≤ 28 days from index procedure) | 5 (50%) | 5 (50%) | 0.62 |
| Late (> 28 days from index procedure) | 14 (41.2%) | 20 (58.8%) | |
| Mean time to ODPE after symptoms began (SD) | 7.8 (5.8) | 8.8 (7.4) | 0.64 |
| Wound at presentation | |||
| Drainage | 7 (43.7%) | 9 (56.3%) | 0.95 |
| No drainage | 12 (42.9%) | 16 (57.1%) | |
| American Society of Anesthesiologists score | |||
| 2 | 6 (42.9%) | 8 (57.1%) | 0.98 |
| 3 or 4 | 13 (43.3%) | 17 (56.7%) | |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index | |||
| 0 or 1 | 14 (38.9%) | 22 (61.1%) | 0.22 |
| 2–5 | 5 (62.5%) | 3 (37.5%) | |