Table 3 Periopetative outcomes
From: Natural air leak test without submergence for spontaneous pneumothorax
Characteristic | Total | New* | % | Classical | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pleurodesis | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 15 | 0 | 0.0 | 15 |  |
   No | 199 | 35 | 17.6 | 164 | 0.078 |
Postoperative complication | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 15 | 0 | 0.0 | 15 |  |
   No | 199 | 35 | 17.6 | 164 | 0.08 |
Postoperative recurrence | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 35 | 7 | 20.0 | 28 |  |
   No | 179 | 28 | 15.6 | 151 | 0.524 |
Drainage periods (day) | Â | 1.857 (1-3) | Â | 2.268 (1-9) | 0.031 |