Table 3 Comparison between operative parameters and complications using ligation versus the purse-string-anchoring technique
Ligation (n = 35) | Purse string (n = 32) | |
|---|---|---|
Operative time (in minutes) | 41.34 ± 9.267 | 49.5 ± 5.8 |
Types of complications | ||
Dislodgement | 1 (2.9%) | 0 (0%) |
Malfunction | 3 (8.6%) | 0 (0%) |
Infection | 2 (5.7%) | 0 (0%) |
Haematoma | 1 (2.9%) | 0 (0%) |
Leakage | 0 (0%) | 2 (6.3%) |
Removal difficulty and blockage | 2 (5.7%) | 0 (0%) |
Total complications | 9 (25.7%) | 2 (6.3%) |
Reinsertion performed | 5 | 2 |