Table 2. Operative data, complications and outcomes (n=39) #.
| Hospital admission, days, median ± IQR | 9.8 ± 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operative complications, n (%)# | 18 (46.2) | |
| Clavien-Dindo scale, n (%) # | ||
| 0 | 21 (53.8) | |
| I | 2 (5.1) | |
| II | 11 (28.2) | |
| III | 1 (2.6) | |
| IV | 3 (7.7) | |
| V | 1 (2.6) | |
| Perioperative mortality rate, n (%) | 1 (2.6) | |
| Fistula outcome, n (%) | ||
| Resolution without operation | 0 (0) | |
| Resolution with operation | 34 (89.5) | |
| Non-healed fistula | 4 (10.5) | |
| Fistula recurrence after healing | 0 (0) | |
| Fecal diversion status, n (%) | ||
| Stoma closure | 31 (81.6) | |
| Permanent stoma | 7 (18.4) | |
| Long-term urologic outcome, n (%) | ||
| Urinary incontinence after fistula repair | 13 (34.2) | |
| Erectyle dysfunction after fistula repair | 34 (89.5) | |
| Permanent urinary diversion | 4 (10.5) | |
| Anti-incontinence surgical devices used | 9 (23.7) | |
| Follow-up, months, median ± IQR | 55 ± 49 | |
# One patient with underlying cirrhosis deceased during admission was included for complications and mortality, but was excluded for hospital admission and long-term urologic outcomes; IQR: Interquartile range