Table 3 Outcomes and complications.
< 65 years n (%) | ≥ 65 years n (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
ICU stay (days), Mean ± SD | 7.17 ± 5.78 | 6.52 ± 3.20 | 0.62 |
Hospital stay (days), Mean ± SD | 28.71 ± 16.1 | 37.86 ± 49.44 | 0.411 |
Medical Complications | |||
Unplanned reintubation | 7 (6.7) | 0 (0) | 0.223 |
LOSa of MVb (days), Mean ± SD | 1.7 ± 1.5 | 1.8 ± 1.2 | 0.933 |
Interval between tracheostomy and de-cannulation | 21.7 ± 13.9 | 18.0 ± 8.0 | 0.606 |
Permanent tracheostomy | 26 (24.8) | 6 (28.6) | 0.785 |
Pulmonary | 27 (25.7) | 4 (19.0) | 0.592 |
Cardiovascular | 2 (1.9) | 4 (19.0) | 0.001* |
Gastrointestinal | 6 (5.7) | 2 (9.5) | 0.513 |
Renal failure | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | — |
Delirium including Insomnia | 59 (56.2) | 15 (71.4) | 0.231 |
Delirium | 7 (6.7) | 5 (23.8) | 0.023* |
Surgical Complications | |||
Recipient site infection | 38 (36.2) | 7 (33.3) | 1 |
Flap related complications | |||
Re-exploration within 1 week | 18 (17.1) | 1 (4.8) | 0.148 |
Total flap loss | 7 (6.7) | 0 (0) | 0.223 |
Overall medical complications | 39 (37.1) | 12 (57.1) | 0.096 |
Overall surgical complications | 48 (45.7) | 7 (33.3) | 0.343 |
