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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2012; 18(8): 833-839
Published online Feb 28, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i8.833
Table 4 Postoperative complications in the two groups
ComplicationsLAG (n = 131)OG (n = 78)P value
Delayed gastric emptying53
Lymphatic leakage32
Anastomotic leakage21
Large pleural effusions1
Anastomotic bleeding1
Acute myocardial infarction1
Total (%)13 (9.9)6 (7.7)0.587