Table 2 Distribution of patients according to post-operative complications (N = 52)
Post operative complication | Frequency | Percentages |
|---|---|---|
Colostomy-related complications (N = 49) | ||
• Skin excoriations | 23 | 46.9 |
• Colostomy prolapse | 21 | 42.9 |
• Non-function | 9 | 18.4 |
• Colostomy retraction | 8 | 16.3 |
• Intestinal obstruction | 2 | 4.1 |
• Parastomal hernia | 2 | 4.1 |
Complications related to definitive pull through (N = 37) | ||
• Surgical site infections | 12 | 32.4 |
• Soiling | 10 | 27.0 |
• Wound dehiscence | 5 | 13.5 |
• Paralytic ileus | 5 | 13.5 |
• Anastomotic leak | 2 | 5.4 |
• Intra-abdominal sepsis | 2 | 5.4 |
• Fecal incontinency | 2 | 5.4 |
Complications related to colostomy closure (N = 34) | ||
• Surgical site infections | 11 | 32.4 |
• Wound gaping | 6 | 17.6 |
• Intestinal obstruction | 2 | 5.9 |
• Ugly incisional scar | 2 | 5.9 |
General complications (N = 20) | ||
• Pneumonia | 4 | 20.0 |
• Urinary tract infection | 3 | 15.0 |
• Septicemia | 3 | 15.0 |