Table 2.
Distribution of patients according to post-operative complications (N = 52)
| Post operative complication | Frequency | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
|
Colostomy-related complications (N = 49) |
|
|
| • Skin excoriations |
23 |
46.9 |
| • Colostomy prolapse |
21 |
42.9 |
| • Non-function |
9 |
18.4 |
| • Colostomy retraction |
8 |
16.3 |
| • Intestinal obstruction |
2 |
4.1 |
| • Parastomal hernia |
2 |
4.1 |
|
Complications related to definitive pull through (N = 37) |
|
|
| • Surgical site infections |
12 |
32.4 |
| • Soiling |
10 |
27.0 |
| • Wound dehiscence |
5 |
13.5 |
| • Paralytic ileus |
5 |
13.5 |
| • Anastomotic leak |
2 |
5.4 |
| • Intra-abdominal sepsis |
2 |
5.4 |
| • Fecal incontinency |
2 |
5.4 |
|
Complications related to colostomy closure (N = 34) |
|
|
| • Surgical site infections |
11 |
32.4 |
| • Wound gaping |
6 |
17.6 |
| • Intestinal obstruction |
2 |
5.9 |
| • Ugly incisional scar |
2 |
5.9 |
|
General complications (N = 20) |
|
|
| • Pneumonia |
4 |
20.0 |
| • Urinary tract infection |
3 |
15.0 |
| • Septicemia | 3 | 15.0 |