Table 3 Success and failure rates
From: Obesity is a negative predictor of success after surgery for complex anal fistula
Variable | BMI < 30 | BMI ≥ 30 |
|---|---|---|
Overall success rate | 86% (131/152) | 72% (49/68) |
Overall failure rate | 14% (21/152) | 28% (19/68) |
Reoperation rate due to recurrent abscess | 52% (11/21) | 73% (14/19) |