From: What factors predict recurrence of a spontaneous pneumothorax?
Characteristic | Total | Rec | % | Non-rec | p-value |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Approach | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
VATS | 189 | 31 | 16.4 | 158 | Â |
Thoracotomy | 25 | 4 | 16.0 | 21 | 0.959 |
Methods | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Device | 190 | 29 | 15.3 | 161 | Â |
Hand stitch | 11 | 5 | 45.5 | 6 | 0.009 |
Buttress stapling | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 27 | 5 | 18.5 | 22 | Â |
No | 187 | 30 | 16.0 | 157 | 0.745 |
Covering | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 173 | 30 | 17.3 | 143 | Â |
No | 41 | 5 | 12.2 | 36 | 0.423 |
Surgeon | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Consultant | 103 | 19 | 18.4 | 95 | Â |
Trainee | 111 | 16 | 14.4 | 84 | 0.426 |
Length of operation (min) |  | 120.7 (40–270 ) |  | 126.0 (35–315) | 0.630 |