Table 3.
Postoperative complications by group
| Variable | Suction only (n = 346) | Irrigation (n = 207) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall complications | 16 (4.6) | 26 (12.6) | 0.001 |
| Surgical site infections | 15 (4.3) | 25 (12.1) | 0.001 |
| Grade I | |||
| Wound infectiona | 9 (2.6) | 14 (6.8) | |
| Urinary retention | 1 (0.3) | 1 (0.5) | |
| Grade II | |||
| Postoperative feverb | 1 (0.3) | 3 (1.4) | |
| Intra-abdominal abscess | 2 (0.6) | 5 (2.4) | |
| Grade IIIa | |||
| Wound infection | 2 (0.6) | 3 (1.4) | |
| Grade IIIb | |||
| Intra-abdominal abscess | 1 (0.3) | 0 (0.0) |
Values are presented as number (%).
Complication analysis employed the Clavien-Dindo classification.
a
Wound treated at bedside.
b
The patients who required antibiotic escalation due to fever.