Table 5 Innominate complications
From: Gastric cancer surgery: Billroth I or Billroth II for distal gastrectomy?
Complications | Billroth I | Billroth II | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Pleural effusion | 26(4.4) | 14(7.7) | NS |
Consistent fever of unknown reason | 55(8.8) | 26(14.2) | 0.032 |
Seroperitoneum | 27(4.3) | 22(12.0) | 0.000 |
Gastro or enteroplegia | 19(3.0) | 14(7.7) | 0.005 |
Pancreatitis | 1(0.2) | 9(4.9) | 0.000 |
Central vein catheter infection | 6(1.0) | 2(1.1) | NS |
Anastomosis site or upper GI bleeding | 1(0.2) | 4(2.2) | 0.010 |
Chyle leak | 1(0.2) | 1(0.5) | NS |
Pancreatic fistula | 0 | 1(0.5) | NS |