TABLE 2.
Postoperative complications, length of hospital stay and adverse effects in patients.
| Parameter | 5-FU (n = 145) | Control (n = 74) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital stay after operation (days) | 8.55 ± 3.14 | 8.77 ± 3.84 | 0.670 |
| Time to first flatus (days) | 3.93 ± 1.68 | 3.79 ± 1.57 | 0.593 |
| First defecation time (days) | 4.81 ± 2.02 | 5.33 ± 1.89 | 0.072 |
| Peritoneal infection | 2 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Pelvic effusion | 3 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Anastomotic leakage | 0 | 0 | - |
| Incisional infection | 4 | 1 | 0.851 |
| Ileus | 2 | 3 | 0.443 |
| Postoperative hemorrhage | 3 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Fever | 11 | 8 | 0.432 |
| Diarrhea | 5 | 1 | 0.639 |
| Nausea/vomiting | 5 | 5 | 0.450 |
Data were expressed as MEAN ± SD.
5-FU, 5-fluorouracil.