Table 1 Blunt versus sharp abdominal entry
Study | n | Infection | Pain | Health service use | Other outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Outcome | Result | Outcome | Result | Outcome | Result | Outcome | Result | ||
Decavalas 7 | 268 | Operating time (mean) | 26 v 35 min | Composite morbidity (RR) | 0.51 (0.24, 1.05) | ||||
Mathai et al 8 | 101 | Febrile morbidity (RR) | 0.25 (0.07, 0.82) | Analgesia in first 4 hours post op (RR) | 0.55 (0.40, 0.76) | Operating time (mean (SD)) | 33 (7.8) v 44 (16.9) min | ||
Franchi et al 9 | 310 | Operating time (median (range)) | 30 (12–60) v 32 (18–70) min | Composite morbidity (RR) | 0.94 (0.39, 2.24) | ||||