TABLE 3.
Comparison of Postoperative Adverse Outcomes After Elective MIE With Either a Cervical (MIE-Neck) or Intrathoracic (MIE-Chest) Anastomosis
| MIE-Neck, n = 481 (48%) | MIE-Chest, n = 530 (52%) | Total, n = 1011 | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major morbidity, n (%) | ||||
| Vocal fold paresis/paralysis | 37 (8) | 5 (1) | 42 (4) | <0.001 |
| Empyema | 31 (6) | 28 (5) | 59 (6) | 0.431 |
| ARDS | 18 (4) | 8 (2) | 26 (3) | 0.026 |
| Myocardial infarction | 9 (2) | 11 (2) | 20 (2) | 0.809 |
| Congestive heart failure | 20 (4) | 10 (2) | 30 (3) | 0.033 |
| Anastomotic leak requiring surgery | 26 (5) | 23 (4) | 49 (5) | 0.439 |
| Gastric tube necrosis | 15 (3) | 9 (2) | 24 (2) | 0.140 |
| Mortality at 30 days, n (%) | 12 (2.5) | 5 (0.9) | 17 (1.7) | 0.083 |
ARDS indicates acute respiratory distress syndrome.