Table II.
Postoperative outcomes of bypass-first vs endovascular-first strategy
| Characteristics | Bypass-first cohort | Endovascular-first cohort | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALE | 48 (9.0) | 92 (11.2) | .19 |
| Untreated loss of patency | 10 (1.9) | 17 (2.1) | .79 |
| Major reintervention of treated arterial segment | 23 (4.3) | 25 (3.0) | .22 |
| Transtibial or proximal amputation | 23 (4.3) | 61 (7.4) | .02 |
| MACE | 37 (6.9) | 21 (2.6) | <.01 |
| 30-Day mortality | 17 (3.2) | 15 (1.8) | .10 |
| MI or stroke | 20 (3.7) | 7 (0.9) | <.01 |
| Other outcomes | |||
| Bleeding requiring transfusion or secondary procedure | 130 (24.3) | 59 (7.2) | <.01 |
| Wound complication | 52 (9.7) | 30 (3.7) | <.01 |
| Readmission | 97 (18.2) | 173 (21.1) | .19 |
| Length of stay, days | 11.87 ± 9.52 | 7.17 ± 11.60 | <.01 |
| Unplanned reoperation | 102 (19.1) | 141 (17.2) | .36 |
MACE, Major adverse cardiovascular event; MALE, major adverse limb event; MI, myocardial infarction.
Categorical variables are presented as number (%). Continuous variables are presented as mean ± standard deviation.