Postoperative outcomes and follow-up of patients with low-grade or high-grade tumour budding
| Outcome | Low-grade tumour budding (n = 49) | High-grade tumour budding (n = 36) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day postoperative complications, no. (%) | 16 (32.7) | 15 (41.7) | 0.39 |
| Anastomotic leak, no. (%) | 1 (2.0) | 3 (8.3) | 0.18 |
| Follow-up, mo, median (IQR) | 38.0 (21.0 – 56.0) | 47.5 (23.5 – 77.5) | 0.10 |
| Recurrence, no. (%) | 2 (4.1) | 7 (19.4) | 0.020 |
IQR = interquartile range.