Table 2.
Catheter characteristics and outcomes
| Variable | Buried N (%) | Unburied N (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catheter Configuration | 115 (69.7) | 50 (30.3) | |
| Initial Pelvic Fixation | 6 (5.22) | 7 (14.0) | .054 |
| Revision Count | |||
| 0 | 74 (64.3) | 31 (62.0) | |
| 1 | 24 (20.9) | 12 (24.0) | |
| 2 | 12 (10.4) | 5 (10.0) | .893 |
| 3 | 3 (2.60) | 1 (2.00) | |
| 4 | 2 (1.74) | 0 (0) | |
| Revision pelvic fixation | 11 (9.57) | 7 (14.0) | .411 |
| First successful use | 89 (77.4) | 42 (84.0) | .224 |
| Need for revision | 41 (35.7) | 18 (36.0) | .966 |
| Peritonitis | 18 (15.7) | 1 (2.00) | .008 |
| Catheter removal | 53 (46.1) | 16 (32.0) | .047 |