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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2013; 19(35): 5889-5896
Published online Sep 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i35.5889
Table 7 Postoperative complications in the two groups n (%)
ComplicationsTPN groupEEN/PN group
Pancreatic fistula2 (3.0)4 (3.7)
Grade A0 (0.0)0 (0.0)
Grade B2 (3.0)4 (3.7)
Grade C0 (0.0)0 (0.0)
Wound infection8 (11.9)10 (9.3)
Abdominal abscess7 (10.4)6 (5.6)
Bile leak5 (7.5)7 (6.5)
Cholangitis4 (6.0)3 (2.8)
Urinary tract infection5 (7.5)6 (5.6)
Pneumonia8 (11.9)6 (5.6)
Catheter-related sepsis0 (0.0)0 (0.0)
Gastrointestinal bleeding4 (6.0)5 (4.7)
Intraperitoneal bleeding3 (4.5)6 (5.6)
Delayed gastric emptying11 (16.4)6 (5.6)
Enteral-feeding-related complications0 (0.0)29 (27.1)
Abdominal cramps0 (0.0)6 (5.6)
Abdominal distention0 (0.0)11 (10.3)
Diarrhea0 (0.0)9 (8.4)
Vomiting0 (0.0)3 (2.8)
Hyperglycemia12 (17.9)6 (5.6)