Table III.
Adverse events and complications
| Variables | BMI < 35 kg/m2 | BMI > 35 kg/m2 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of cases | 30 | 82 |
| Gastrointestinal leak or fistula | 0/30 | 2/82 (2.4%) |
| Anastomotic stenosis | 1/30 | 1/82 (1.2%) |
| Ulceration in anastomosis | 3/30 (10%) | 5/82 (6.1%) |
| Wound infection | 1/30 (3%) | 4/82 (4.9%) |
| Incisional hernia | 0/30 | 2/82 (2.4%) |
| Anemia Hb < 10 g% | 0/30 | 2/82 (2.4%) |
| Pneumonia | 0/30 | 1/82 (1.2%) |
| Hypoglycemic episode | 12/30 (40%) | 31/82 (37.8%) |
| Reoperation | 0/30 | 3/82 (3.6%)^ |
| Endoscopic intervention | 1/30 (3%) | 2/82 (2.4%) |
| Intens. conservative treatm. | 1/30 (3%)* | 2/82 (2.4%)*,# |
| Extensive vomiting | 0/30 | 1/82 (1.2%) |
| Dumping | 1/30 (3%) | 6/82 (7.3%) |
| Reflux symptoms | 0/30 | 1/82 (1.2%) |
| Prolonged diarrhea | 0/30 | 4/82 (4.9%) |
| Malnutrition | 0/30 | 1/82 (1.2%)# |
*
Patients experienced symptomatic hypoglycemia episode with glucose level < 50 mg/dl and required iv fluid administration and diet correction during 1-day hospital stay
#
1 patient required re-hospitalization and parenteral and enteral feeding due to symptomatic hypoproteinemia.
^
One reoperation due to leak, 2 due to incisional hernia