Table 4 Results of both groups
Group/parameter | Group 1 (tissue adhesive) | Group 2 (non- tissue adhesive) | Significance (P value) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean operative time (min) | 93 | 90 | Chi-square test. No significant difference between the groups |
Wound ooze (%) | |||
Median | |||
Day 1 | 5% | 50% | 0.019 |
Day 2 | 0% | 10% | |
Length of stay (days) | |||
Median | 4 | 4 | 0.960 |
Range | 3–7 | 2–6 | |
Dressing changes (total) | |||
Median | 0 | 1 | 0.112 |
Range | 0–8 | 0–5 | |
Prolonged ooze (> 72 h) | 4 (19%) | 8 (36%) | Chi-square test. No significant difference between the groups |
Delayed discharge (≥ 5 days) | 8 (38%) | 6 (27%) | Not appropriate to analyze |
For ooze | 3 (14%) | 3 (13.5%) | |
Physiotherapy/occupational therapy issues | 5 (24%) | 3 (13.5%) | |