Table 3 Fascial dehiscence: operative and postoperative parameters
From: Fascial dehiscence after radical cystectomy: Is abdominal exploration mandatory?
Characteristic | Total N = 27 | Patients with accompanying intra-abdominal complications N = 7 | Patients without accompanying intra-abdominal complications N = 20 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Length of laparotomy (minutes) | 60 (49, 98) | 60 (60, 115) | 64 (47, 89) | 0.3 |
Type of complication† | ||||
Anastomotic ureteral dehiscence | 4 (15) | |||
Ileal conduit perforation | 1 (4) | |||
Infected collection/abscess | 1 (4) | |||
Gastrointestinal anastomotic leakage | 1 (4) | |||
Internal hernia | 1 (4) | |||
Primary fascial closure | 25 (93) | 5 (71) | 20 (100) | |
Perioperative complications | 10 (37) | 3 (43) | 7 (35) | 1 |
Admitted to ICU (post-laparotomy) | 7 (26) | 3 (43) | 4 (20) | 0.33 |
No. of days in ICU | 7 (1.5, 7.5) | 8 (4.5, 19.5) | 4.5 (1.8, 7) | 0.32 |
Length of hospital stay | 23 (17, 29) | 41 (29, 47) | 20.5 (17, 23.5) | 0.03 |
Late complications | 5 (19) | 1 (14) | 4 (20) | 1 |
Perioperative mortality | 3 (11) | 1 (14) | 2 (10) | 1 |
Total mortality during follow-up | 13 (48) | 2 (29) | 11 (55) | 0.4 |