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. 2017 Nov 13;2017(11):CD006437. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD006437.pub3

Comparison 1. Mechanical appendix stump closure (with endoscopic stapler or clip(s)) versus ligation (with Endoloop or intracorporeal knot).

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Total complications 8 850 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.97 [0.27, 3.50]
2 Intraoperative complications 8 850 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.93 [0.34, 2.55]
3 Postoperative complications 8 850 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.80 [0.21, 3.13]
4 Comparison of operative time between mechanical device and ligature 8 850 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) ‐9.04 [‐12.97, ‐5.11]
5 Hospital stay (in days) between mechanical and ligature 8 850 Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI) 0.02 [‐0.12, 0.17]
6 Postoperative superficial infections 8 850 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.58 [0.18, 1.93]
7 Postoperative deep infections 8 850 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.79 [0.24, 2.53]
8 Postoperative ileus 8 850 Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI) 0.47 [0.19, 1.18]