Table 3 Number and grading of complications according to the Buzby [27] and Dindo [28] classifications
Grade | Definition | Control n = 45 | Intervention n = 51 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buzby classification (local complications) [27] | ||||
I | Redness, swelling, wound not opened | 0 (0%) | 1 (2%) | 0.27 |
II | As Grade I, but wound opened, dehiscence | 5 (11%) | 3 (6%) | |
III | Pus visible in wound | 5 (11%) | 3 (6%) | |
IV | Fasciitis with surgical debridement | 0 (0%) | 2 (4%) | |
Dindo classification (local and systemic complications) [28] | ||||
I | Any deviation from the normal postoperative course without the need of pharmacological treatment or surgical, endoscopic, or radiological intervention | 8 (18%) | 5 (10%) | 0.52 |
II | Requiring pharmacological treatment | 11 (24%) | 5 (10%) | |
III | Requiring surgical, endoscopic, or radiological intervention | 5 (11%) | 7 (14%) | |
IV | Life-threatening complication requiring intensive care management | 2 (4%) | 1 (2%) | |
V | Death of patient | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |