Table 2.
Complications according to the Clavien Classification System in the two groups
| Overall | Enema Group 97/198 | PEG Group 101/198 | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade I | ||||
| Number | 90 | 45 | 45 | ns |
| % over patients | 90/198 (45%) | 45/97 (46%) | 45/101 (45%) | |
| % over complications | 90/110 (82%) | 45/56 (80%) | 45/54 (84%) | |
| Grade II | ||||
| Number | 11 | 6 | 5 | ns |
| % over patients | 11/198 (6%) | 6/97 (6%) | 5/101 (5%) | |
| % over complications | 11/110(10%) | 6/56 (11%) | 5/54 (9%) | |
| Grade IIIa | ||||
| Number | 9 | 5 | 4 | ns |
| % over patients | 9/198 (5%) | 5/97 (5%) | 4/101 (4%) | |
| % over complications | 9/110 (8%) | 5/56 (8%) | 4/54 (7%) | |
| Grade IIIb, IV and V | ||||
| Number | 0 | 0 | 0 | ns |
| % over patients | ||||
| % over complications | ||||
| Overall | ||||
| Number | 110 | 56 | 54 | ns |
| % over patients | 110/198 (56%) | 56/97 (58%) | 54/101 (53%) | |
| % over complications | 110/110 (100%) | 56/110 (51%) | 54/110 (49%) |
ns – not significant