Table 1 General clinical data of patients in the three groups
Observational index | NCO group (n = 5) | HFNC group (n = 4) | TI group (n = 25) |
|---|---|---|---|
Male/female | 4/1 | 3/1 | 18/7 |
Age (years) | 59.8 ± 7.3 | 57.3 ± 18.7 | 61.0 ± 9.3 |
BMI(kg/m2) | 18.3 ± 0.8 | 18.2 ± 0.7 | 17.9 ± 0.6 |
ASA II/III | 1/4 | 1/3 | 10/15 |
Pulmonary infection | 3 | 3 | 16 |
Diameter of TEF (cm) | 1.3 ± 0.2 | 1.4 ± 0.4 | 1.3 ± 0.1 |
The distance between fistula and carina (cm) | 3.96 ± 0.34 | 3.7 ± 0.42 | 3.78 ± 0.39 |
Causes of TEF formation | |||
Post operation of esophageal | 4 | 3 | 20 |
Tracheotomy or trauma | 1 | 1 | 5 |