Table 3 Details of complications
| Sternotomy group | Thoracotomy group | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total, n (%) | 17 (11.6) | 6(9.7) | 0.783 |
| Bleeding control, n | 6 | 3 | |
| Low cardiac output syndrome, n | 5 | 1 | |
| Infections, n | 4 | 0 | |
| Cerebrovascular accident, n | 2 | 2 |
| Sternotomy group | Thoracotomy group | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total, n (%) | 17 (11.6) | 6(9.7) | 0.783 |
| Bleeding control, n | 6 | 3 | |
| Low cardiac output syndrome, n | 5 | 1 | |
| Infections, n | 4 | 0 | |
| Cerebrovascular accident, n | 2 | 2 |