Table 4.
Factors influencing esophageal fistula.
| Groups (n) | Mean | S.D. | F | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | A (196) | 67 | 9.682 | 0.280 | 0.026 |
| B (8) | 59 | 10.029 | |||
| Lesion thickness& (cm) | A (196) | 1.52 | 0.534 | 0.762 | 0.105 |
| B (8) | 1.81 | 0.355 | |||
| Lesion length@ (cm) | A (196) | 5.98 | 2.286 | 0.372 | 0.000 |
| B (8) | 8.77 | 2.760 |
Lesion thickness: The maximum esophageal thickness of the lesion is shown on CT.
Lesion length, Length of lesion in barium esophagogram.