Table 2.
Outcomes
| Characteristic | PM (n = 44) | NP (n = 66) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGE, n (%) | 18 (40.9%) | 44 (66.7%) | 0.008 |
| DGE grade*, n (%) | |||
| A | 10 (22.7%) | 26 (39.4%) | 0.465 |
| B | 6 (13.6%) | 9 (13.6%) | |
| C | 2 (4.5%) | 9 (13.6%) | |
| DGE grades B and C only, n (%) | 8 (18.2%) | 18 (27.3%) | 0.272 |
| Operating time, median (IQR) (min) | 258 (220–290) | 312 (268–353) | < 0.001 |
| Estimated blood loss, median (IQR) (mL) | 450 (300–675) | 600 (400–1000) | 0.150 |
| Removal of the first NGT (days) | 1.49 ± 1.6 | 4.11 ± 9.5 | 0.019 |
| Solid food intake (days) | 9.4 ± 5.9 | 12.6 ± 12.8 | 0.108 |
| Reinsertion of NGT, n (%) | 7 (15.9%) | 15 (22.7%) | 0.381 |
| Reoperation, n (%) | 5 (11.4%) | 10 (15.2%) | 0.571 |
| Postoperative stay (days) | 20.4 ± 9.9 | 24.1 ± 14.5 | 0.150 |
Data are mean ± SD or n (%) or median (IQR)
PM pyloromyotomy, NP no pyloromyotomy, DGE delayed gastric emptying, NGT nasogastric tube, IQR interquartile range, SD standard deviation
*Only patients with DGE are included in the analysis