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Table 3 Post-operative complications according to mode of surgery (some cases had more than one complication)

From: Endoscopic obstruction is associated with higher risk of acute events requiring emergency operation in colorectal cancer patients

 

Emergency (N:22)

Elective (N:307)

Wound infection

5 (23%)

13 (4%)

Wound dehiscence/evisceration

2 (9%)

5 (2%)

Anastomotic leakage/fistula

2 (9%)

10 (3%)

Intestinal obstruction

0 (0%)

5 (2%)

Other (collection, seroma, etc.)

1 (5%)

10 (3%)