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Table 2 Postoperative difficulties and complications across both groups
| Postoperative difficulties and complications compared across both groups | Group A (n = 13) | Group B (n = 9) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenosis | 0 (0%) | 1 (11.1%) | 0.409 |
| Anastomotic leak | 1 (7.7%) | 0 (0%) | 0.591 |
| Early transient bowel dysfunction and high nasogastric aspirates | 1 (7.7%) | 4 (44.4%) | 0.043 |
| Delayed feeding tolerance (need for PN beyond 14 days) | 0 (0%) | 3 (33.3%) | 0.054 |
| Failure to thrive (poor weight gain during infancy) | 1 (7.7%) | 3 (33.3%) | 0.125 |
| None of the above complications | 10 (76.9%) | 2 (22.2%) | 0.027 |
