Table 2.
Mortality for intrathoracic anastomotic leaks
| Variables | All | Stent | Re-exploration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 38 | 22 | 15 |
| Fatal outcome | 12 (31%) | 5 (22%) | 6 (40%) |
| Odds ratio: 2.22 | |||
| 95% confidence interval: 0.43–12.16 | |||
| p=0.30 |
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