Enhanced surgical management of complex anal fistulas via integrated traditional Chinese medicine: A retrospective cohort study

Table 6 Comparison of postoperative complications, n (%)

Complication type	Conventional treatment group (n = 62)	Optimized treatment group (n = 70)	Statistical value	P value
Wound infection	8 (13.3)	4 (6.7)	0.67	0.21
Mild anal incontinence	7 (11.7)	0 (0.0)	1.17	< 0.05
Others	3 (5.0)	1 (1.7)	0.50	0.32
Postoperative bleeding	5 (8.3)	2 (3.3)	0.83	0.24
Urinary retention	6 (10.0)	3 (5.0)	1.00	0.35
Prolonged pain duration	10 (16.7)	4 (6.7)	1.67	< 0.05
Recurrence	9 (15.0)	3 (5.0)	1.50	< 0.05
Extended hospital stays	7 (11.7)	2 (3.3)	1.17	< 0.05
Medication dependence	12 (20.0)	5 (8.3)	1.20	< 0.05
Infection (other than wound)	4 (6.7)	1 (1.7)	0.67	0.18
Psychological issues	5 (8.3)	2 (3.3)	0.83	0.24