Factor | Not Reinforced | Reinforced | Volume | p |
---|---|---|---|---|
Number of cases, n | 205 | 407 | Â | Â |
Gender |  |  | χ2 = 0.004 | 0.947 |
 Male, n(%) | 128(62.4%) | 253(62.2%) |  |  |
 Female, n(%) | 77(37.6%) | 154(37.8%) |  |  |
Age, years | 67.90 ± 10.2 | 69.22 ± 9.268 | t = -1.615 | 0.107 |
BMI, kg/m2, median (range) | 24.4(22.4 ~ 26.1) | 24.4(22.7 ~ 26.6) | z = -0.946 | 0.344 |
Hb, g/L, median (range) | 124.1(117.4 ~ 131.7) | 124.2(116.2 ~ 131.7) | z = -0.782 | 0.434 |
Alb, g/L, median (range) | 38.8(36.6 ~ 41.4) | 38.6(36.3 ~ 41.3) | z = -1.591 | 0.112 |
chronic disease | ||||
 Diabetes, n(%) | 28(13.7%) | 51(12.5%) | χ2 = 0.154 | 0.695 |
 Hypertension, n(%) | 46(22.4%) | 85(20.9%) | χ2 = 0.196 | 0.658 |
 pulmonary disease, n(%) | 12(5.9%) | 22(5.4%) | χ2 = 0.052 | 0.819 |
History of abdominal surgery, n(%) | 24(11.7%) | 61(15.0%) | χ2 = 1.227 | 0.268 |
Tumor diameter, cm, median (range) | 2.8(1.6 ~ 4.2) | 2.8(1.5 ~ 4.3) | z = -0.665 | 0.506 |
Tumor Location, n |  |  | χ2 = 3.341 | 0.188 |
 Upper | 89(43.4%) | 206(50.6%) |  |  |
 Middle | 41(20.0%) | 79(19.4%) |  |  |
 Distal | 75(36.6%) | 122(30.0%) |  |  |
Extent of resection |  |  | χ2 = 2.729 | 0.099 |
 Total gastrectomy | 130(63.4%) | 285(70.0%) |  |  |
 Distal gastrectomy | 75(36.6%) | 122(30.0%) |  |  |
Types of reconstruction |  |  | χ2 = 2.729 | 0.099 |
 Roux-en-Y | 130(63.4%) | 285(70.0%) |  |  |
 Billroth-II | 75(36.6%) | 122(30.0%) |  |  |
ASA risk score, n(%) |  |  | χ2 = 3.615 | 0.164 |
 I | 63(30.7%) | 105(25.8%) |  |  |
 II | 111(54.1%) | 217(53.3%) |  |  |
 III | 31()15.1% | 85(20.9%) |  |  |
Tumor stage, n(%) |  |  | χ2 = 3.876 | 0.275 |
 I | 18(8.8%) | 45(11.1%) |  |  |
 II | 55(26.8%) | 91(22.4%) |  |  |
 III | 108(52.7%) | 236(58.0%) |  |  |
 IV | 24(11.7%) | 35(8.6%) |  |  |