Postoperative complications | TO group, n = 18 | ILS group, n = 17 | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
Blood losses†, ml | 325; 300–450 | 350; 300–450 | 0.91 |
Rethoracotomy for bleeding, n | 1 (5.6) | 0 (0) | 1.00 |
New atrial fibrillation, n | 4 (22.2) | 4 (23.5) | 1.00 |
Low cardiac output | |||
IABP necessary, n | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1.00 |
Prolonged catecholamines > 24 hours, n | 4 (22.2) | 2 (11.8) | 0.66 |
Pleural effusion, n | 1 (5.6) | 0 (0) | 1.00 |