| N | % |
---|---|---|
Sex | Â | Â |
 Male | 61 | 77.2 |
 Female | 18 | 22.8 |
Age in years | Â | Â |
 Mean (standard deviation) | 64.9 (8.7) |  |
 Median | 64.5 |  |
 Range | 44.8-82.9 |  |
Age groups | Â | Â |
 44.8-61.9 years | 26 | 32.9 |
 62.0-68.6 years | 27 | 34.2 |
 69.5-82.9 years | 26 | 33.9 |
ASA classification* | Â | Â |
 1 | 13 | 16.5 |
 2 | 40 | 50.6 |
 3-4 | 20 | 25.3 |
 Missing | 6 | 7.6 |
Result of randomisation | Â | Â |
 Control group (no treatment) | 40 | 50.6 |
 Intervention group (treatment) | 39 | 49.4 |
Anastomotic strictures | Â | Â |
 Yes | 23 | 29.1 |
 No | 56 | 70.9 |