Table 3.
Primary and secondary outcomes of patients by use of preclosure device
| Outcome | All subjects | Preclosure used | Surgical removal | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary outcome | ||||
| Limb complications | 15 (15.2) | 3 (5.9) | 12 (25.0) | .011 |
| Components of primary outcome | ||||
| Limb ischemia | 7 (7.1) | 2 (3.9) | 5 (10.4) | .259 |
| Infection at removal site | 8 (8.1) | 1 (2.0) | 7 (14.6) | .028 |
| Removal site necrosis | 2 (2.0) | 0 | 2 (4.2) | .233 |
| Secondary outcomes | ||||
| Bleeding event | 14 (14.1) | 3 (5.9) | 11 (22.9) | .020 |
| Pseudoaneurysm | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Distal part embolization | 1 (1.0) | 0 | 1 (2.1) | .485 |
| ICU length of stay after decannulation (d) | 9 (5, 17) | 8 (5, 17) | 9 (5, 20) | .725 |
Values are presented as median (25th percentile, 75th percentile) or n (%). ICU, Intensive care unit.