Table 4.
Comparison of outcomes after propensity-score matching
| Closure group non-closure group | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (N = 61) | (N = 61) | ||
| Postoperative adverse events, n (%) | 5 (8%) | 17 (28%) | 0.008 |
| Delayed bleeding, n (%) | 5 (8%) | 15 (25%) | 0.025 |
| Minor bleeding, n (%) | 4 (7%) | 12 (20%) | 0.032 |
| Major bleeding, n (%) | 1 (2%) | 3 (5%) | 1.000 |
| Delayed perforation, n (%) | 0 | 2 | 0.496 |
| Abdominal pain (POD1), n (%) | 7 (12%) | 6 (10%) | 0.769 |
| Fever (POD 1), n (%) | 2 (3%) | 7 (11%) | 0.163 |
| Appetite loss (POD2), n (%) | 1 (2%) | 3 (5%) | 0.619 |
| C-reactive protein (POD 1), mean ± SD (range) | 0.75 ± 1.17 (0.03–7.6) | 0.67 ± 1.13 (0.03–5.9) | 0.724 |
| White blood cell count (POD 1), mean ± SD (range) | 7598 ± 1955 (2200–12,500) | 7849 ± 3564 (2100–29,100) | 0.631 |
POD: postoperative day