Table 4 Comparison between the studied groups regarding complications
From: Transpleural versus extrapleural approach in treatment of esophageal atresia
Characteristics | Extra pleural (N = 12) | Transpleural (N = 8) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Leakage | |||
 No | 11 (91.7%) | 7 (87.5%) | 1 |
 Yes | 1 (8.3%) | 1 (12.5%) | |
Pneumothorax | |||
 No | 11 (91.7%) | 6 (75%) | 0.537 |
 Yes | 1 (8.3%) | 2 (25%) | |
Wound infection | |||
 No | 10 (83.3%) | 6 (75%) | 1 |
 Yes | 2 (16.7%) | 2 (25%) | |
Mortality | |||
 No | 11 (91.7%) | 7 (87.5%) | 1 |
 Yes | 1 (8.3%) | 1 (12.5%) | |