Table 4 Postoperative clinical variables
Variables | Group I (n = 38) | Group II (n = 33) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Atelectasis, n (%) | 9 (23) | 7(21) | 0.80 |
Pleural effusion, n (%) | 6 (16) | 5 (15) | 0.47 |
Pain score * | 5.68 ± 1.25 | 5.54 ± 1.06 | 0.22 |
Mechanical ventilation time, hours* | 9.84 ± 1.53 | 9.24 ± 1.20 | 0.07 |
Hospital stay, days* | 6.57 ± 1.30 | 6.14 ± 1.34 | 0.23 |