Table 2 The distribution of the patients in both groups according to late-stage complications.
From: A novel and safe technique in closed tube thoracostomy
Complications | Group A | Group B | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | N | % | |
Prolonged air leak | 6 | 6.7 | 4 | 4.4 |
Ineffective drainage | 4 | 4.4 | 0 | 0 |
Replaced drain | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.2 |
Complications associated with drain removal | 2 | 2.2 | 1 | 1.1 |
TOTAL | 12 | 13.3 | 7 | 7.8 |