Table 4.
Post-operative complications following urgent intestinal surgery for Crohn’s disease
| Parameter | Weekend Hospitalization (n = 1,117) % | Weekday hospitalization (n = 4,235) % | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-operative mortality | 2 | 1 | 0.61 |
| Any post-operative complication | 35 | 34 | 0.91 |
| Specific complications | |||
| Infectious | 10 | 16 | 0.03 |
| Mechanical wound | 4 | 5 | 0.62 |
| Urinary | 1 | 1 | 0.86 |
| Gastrointestinal | 15 | 15 | 0.94 |
| Pulmonary | 7 | 6 | 0.50 |
| Cardiovascular | 4 | 2 | 0.11 |
| Surgical complication | 4 | 4 | 0.90 |
| Repeat laparotomy | 2 | 2 | 0.92 |
| Length of stay (mean) | 7.4 days | 8.2 days | 0.12 |
| Hospitalization charges (mean) | $ 45,225 | $49,600 | 0.26 |