Table 2.
Comparison of clinical outcomes between non-gastropexy and gastropexy
| Non-gastropexy (n = 94) | Gastropexy (n = 86) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peristomal inflammation, n (%) | |||
| Erythema | 45 (47.9) | 10 (11.6) | <0.001 |
| Exudate | 14 (14.9) | 2 (2.3) | <0.01 |
| Ulcer | 2 (2.1) | 0 | 0.51 |
| Focal peritonitis | 2 (2.1) | 0 | 0.51 |
| Peristomal infection*, n (%) | 6 (6.4) | 0 | 0.01 |
| Bleeding, n (%) | 2 (2.1) | 11 (12.8) | <0.01 |
| Mean procedure duration, minutes (range) | 23 (6–77) | 31 (14–72) | <0.001 |
| 30-day mortality, n (%) | 5 (5.3) | 4 (4.7) | 0.89 |
*Combination of erythema, indulation, pus discharge or peritonitis