Table 4.
Postoperative complications in patients with a history of pelvic radiation by urinary diversion type.a
| Complication | Continent (n = 42) | Incontinent (n = 78) | Total | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urostomy stricture | 0.007 | |||
| None | 36 (85.7) | 77 (98.7) | 113 (94.2) | |
| Yes, < 60 d | 1 (2.4) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (0.8) | |
| Yes, > 60 d | 5 (11.9) | 1 (1.3) | 6 (5.0) | |
| Ureteral leakage | >0.999 | |||
| None | 40 (95.2) | 72 (92.3) | 112 (93.3) | |
| Yes, < 60 d | 2 (4.8) | 5 (6.4) | 7 (5.8) | |
| Yes, > 60 d | 0 (0.0) | 1 (1.3) | 1 (0.8) | |
| Ureteral stricture | 0.410 | |||
| None | 36 (85.7) | 58 (74.4) | 94 (78.3) | |
| Yes, < 60 d | 2 (4.8) | 6 (7.7) | 8 (6.7) | |
| Yes, > 60 d | 4 (9.5) | 14 (17.9) | 18 (15.0) | |
| Reoperation | 0.611 | |||
| None | 40 (95.2) | 76 (97.4) | 116 (96.7) | |
| Yes, > 60 d | 2 (4.8) | 2 (2.6) | 4 (3.3) | |
| Fistula formation | 0.577 |