Table 5 Fistula closure and survival rates after different management strategies
Successful fistula closure | Survival rate | |
|---|---|---|
Initial operative management | ||
Suture closure | 22/30 (73%) | 17/30 (57%) |
Resection with anastomosis | 6/6 | 4/6 (67%) |
Patch only | 0/1 | 0/1 |
Decompression only | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Subtotal | 29/38 (76%) | 22/38 (58%) |
Initial nonoperative management | ||
NOM* only | 5/6 (83%) | 5/6 (83%) |
NOM* + subsequent surgery | 4/6 (67%) | 3/6 (50%) |
Subtotal | 9/12 (75%) | 8/12 (67%) |
Total | 38/50 (76%) | 30/50 (60) |