Table 5.
Main outcomes after surgery according to compliance with the protocol. Values are expressed as mean (sd) or proportions. ICU, intensive care unit; MV, mechanical ventilation; LOS, length of stay
| Compliance (n=162) | Non-compliance (n=148) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications | 45 (27.8) | 90 (60.8) | <0.001 |
| Non-infectious complications | 27 (16.7) | 63 (42.6) | <0.001 |
| Infectious complications | 32 (19.8) | 56 (37.8) | <0.001 |
| Wound abscess | 12 (7.4) | 15 (10.1) | 0.516 |
| Pneumonia | 12 (7.4) | 24 (16.2) | 0.025 |
| Transfusion | 9 (5.6) | 21 (14.2) | 0.018 |
| Relaparotomy | 15 (9.3) | 26 (17.6) | 0.047 |
| ICU admission | 37 (22.8) | 61 (41.2) | <0.001 |
| Cardiovascular failure | 19 (11.7) | 40 (27) | 0.001 |
| Respiratory failure | 17 (10.5) | 37 (25) | 0.001 |
| Duration of MV, days | 1.6 (6.5) | 4.2 (11.6) | <0.001 |
| ICU LOS, days | 1.8 (5.2) | 6.2 (13.9) | <0.001 |
| Hospital LOS, days | 11.5 (11.7) | 18.7 (23.4) | 0.002 |
| Mortality | 9 (5.6) | 22 (14.9) | 0.011 |