Table 2.
Outcome data comparing those patients who had stents removed in endoscopy (Standard Group) and in the clinic/office environment (Combined Group)
| Standard Group | Combined Group | Statistics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients (%) | 113 (69.8) | 15 (9.2) | |
| Gender (%) Male Female |
58 42 |
49 51 |
p = 0.304 |
| Mean age (years) | 49.7 | 42.7 | p = 0.005 |
| Elective cases (%) | 98.2 | 98 | |
| Median planned dwell (days) | 7 | 7 | |
| Median Excess dwell time (days) | 8 | 0.96 | p < 0.0001 |
| Mean Excess dwell time (days) | 15.34 | 1 | p = 0.0001 |
| ED attendances (% of cohort) | 22.1 (n = 25) | 10.2 (n = 5) | p = 0.081 |
| Readmission rate (% of cohort) | 14.1% (n = 16) | 10.2 (n = 5) | p = 0.614 |
| Length of stay (inpatient days/case) | 54 days (0.47) | 8 days (0.16) | p < 0.0001 |