Table 3 General condition of PCD interventions between the two groups
Variable | UC-PCD (n = 38) | CUC-PCD (n = 35) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Interval between onset of AP and PCD | 33.7 ± 4.7 | 34.3 ± 5.3 | 0.612 |
Puncture points (n [%]) | 0.640 | ||
Subxiphoid | 5 [13] | 4 [11] | |
Left midaxillary line | 10 [26] | 8 [23] | |
Left posterior axillary line | 8 [21] | 13 [37] | |
Right midaxillary line | 7 [18] | 4 [11] | |
Right posterior axillary line | 8 [21] | 6 [17] | |
Upsizing of catheter (n [%]) | 0.048* | ||
12–16 Fr | 6 [16] | 0 | |
16–20 Fr | 3 [8] | 1 [3] | |
20–24 Fr | 1 [3] | 2 [6] | |
PCD catheter duration (days) | 30.2 ± 8.7 | 22.8 ± 8.7 | 0.001** |
Times of necrosectomy (n [%]) | 7 [18] | 14 [40] | 0.042* |
Once | 4 [11] | 12 [34] | |
Multiple times | 3 [8] | 2 [6] |