Table 4 Postoperative outcomes
From: Use of a sealant to prevent prolonged air leaks after lung resection: a prospective randomized study
Variable | Control group (N = 105) | Sealant group (N = 111) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean air flow ≥20 ml/min (n,%) | 19 (18.1) | 12 (10.8) | 0.0002 |
Prolonged air leak (≥5 days) (n,%) | 12 (11.4) | 3 (2.7) | 0.0013* |
Mean length of hospital stay (days) | 8.4 | 4.3 | 0.0001 |