Table 2. Pooled-analysis of salvage esophagectomy versus planned resection; adapated from Markar et al. (60).
| Salvage esophagectomy N=242 (%) | Planned esophagectomy N=712 (%) | POR | CI | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative mortality | 9.5 | 4.1 | 3.02 | 1.64-5.58 | <0.001 |
| Anastomotic leakage | 24 | 14.5 | 1.59 | 1.24-3.22 | 0.005 |
| Respiratory complications | 29.8 | 17 | 2.12 | 1.47-3.05 | <0.001 |
POR, pooled odd ratio; CI, confidence interval.