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Table 2 Radiologic findings
| Variable | With reexpansion pulmonary edema (n = 49) | Without reexpansion pulmonary edema (n = 257) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tension pneumothorax | 22 (46.8%) | 38 (16.2%) | 0.000 |
| Fibrotic adhesion | 17 (36.2%) | 93 (39.7%) | 0.647 |
| Size of pneumothorax (%) | 57.0 ± 16.0 | 34.2 ± 17.6 | 0.000 |
| Size of largest bullae (mm) | 18.7 ± 18.6 | 19.8 ± 20.6 | 0.949 |
| Number of bullae | 0.840 | ||
| 0 | 4 (8.9%) | 18 (8.5%) | |
| 1 | 6 (13.3%) | 35 (16.5%) | |
| 2 | 5 (11.1%) | 22 (10.4%) | |
| 3 | 3 (6.7%) | 26 (12.3%) | |
| 4 | 4 (8.9%) | 12 (5.7%) | |
| ≥5 | 23 (51.1%) | 99 (46.7%) |
