Table 3.
Comparison of patients' characteristics according to urgent or elective surgery
| Variable | Total (n = 103) | Urgent (n = 32) | Elective (n = 71) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 40.6±15.0 | 41.2±15.7 | 40.3±14.9 | 0.78 |
| Male, n (%) | 57 (55.3) | 15 (46.8) | 44 (61.9) | 0.22 |
| Previous abdominal surgery, n (%) | 60 (58.2) | 11 (34.3) | 49 (69.0) | 0.01 |
| Time since the onset of CD, years | 14.2±9.2 | 8.4±9.5 | 11.4±8.8 | 0.04 |
| Laparoscopic, n (%) | 13 (12.6) | 6 (18.7) | 7 (9.8) | 0.20 |
| Biologic, n (%) | 36 (34.9) | 8 (25.0) | 28 (39.4) | 0.16 |
| Corticosteroid, n (%) | 28 (27.2) | 10 (31.2) | 18 (25.3) | 0.45 |
| Azathioprine, n (%) | 60 (58.2) | 13 (40.6) | 47 (66.2) | 0.03 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dL | 11.5±2.0 | 10.6±2.1 | 12±1.9 | 0.02 |
| Serum albumin, g/dL | 3.3±0.8 | 3.05±1.2 | 3.6±0.72 | 0.08 |
| C-reactive protein, mg/dL | 38.4±58.4 | 52.8±77.8 | 31.2±45.1 | 0.04 |
| Creation of ostomy | 26 (25.2) | 10 (31.2) | 20 (28.2) | 0.93 |
CD, Crohn's disease.