Table 3.

Type and Frequency of Grade 2–5 Complications by Drain Status

Complication	With drain (n=379)	Without drain (n=258)
Pelvic collection—IR drainage	7 (1.8)	4 (1.6)
Anemia requiring transfusion	6 (1.6)	3 (1.2)
Pulmonary embolus	3 (0.8)	3 (1.2)
Deep venous thrombosis	3 (0.8)	1 (0.4)
Paralytic ileus	2 (0.5)	2 (0.8)
Pelvic collection—observed	3 (0.8)	0
Fever	2 (0.5)	0
Hernia with repair	2 (0.5)	0
Gastrointestinal bleeding	0	1 (0.4)
Renal failure	1 (0.3)	0
Supraventricular tachycardia	1 (0.3)	0
Prolonged intubation	1 (0.3)	0
Cerebral vascular accident	1 (0.3)	0
Urinary tract infection	1 (0.3)	0
Bowel resection	0	1 (0.4)
Stricture with meatotomy	0	1 (0.4)
Diarrhea	0	1 (0.4)
Hydronephrosis	0	1 (0.4)