Table 4. Comparison of mortality and morbidity between treatment groups I and II.
| Variable | Treatment group I n (%) | Treatment group II n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (n=131) | 60 | 71 | - |
| Ileus | - | - | <0.001 |
| Yes | 58 | 55 | - |
| No | 2 | 16 | - |
| Small bowel obstruction | - | - | 0.526 |
| Yes | 55 | 67 | - |
| No | 5 | 4 | - |
| Perforated viscus | - | - | 0.04 |
| Yes | 54 | 69 | - |
| No | 6 | 2 | - |
| Abdominal collection | - | - | 0.757 |
| Yes | 37 | 41 | - |
| No | 25 | 30 | - |
| Pneumothorax | - | - | 1.000 |
| Yes | 44 | 53 | - |
| No | 16 | 18 | - |
| Sepsis | - | - | 0.541 |
| Yes | 51 | 58 | - |
| No | 9 | 13 | - |
| Morbidity grade | - | - | 0.801 |
| 0-2 | 30 | 35 | - |
| 3-4 | 30 | 37 | - |
| Peri-operative mortality | - | - | 0.703 |
| Yes | 2 | 1 | - |
| No | 58 | 70 | - |