Table 7 Post-operative complications
From: Outcome of surgical repair of Pectus Excavatum in adults
Variables | Group I (n = 40) | Group II (n = 46) | χ2 test | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
One chest drain | 35 (87.5%) | 16 (34.8%) | 24.33 | P < 0.0001* |
Two chest drains | 5 (12.5%) | 30 (65.2%) | 24.33 | P < 0.0001* |
Metal allergy | 0 (%) | 0 (%) | 0 | NS |
Haemothorax | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (2.17%) | 0.01 | 0.9 NS |
Pneumothorax | 1 (2.5%) | 2 (4.3%) | 0.21 | 0.65 NS |
Pleural effusion | 2 (5%) | 3 (6.5%) | 0.08 | 0.77NS |
Wound infection | 2 (5%) | 4 (8.7%) | 0.45 | 0.5NS |
Recurrent (failure) | 0 (0%) | 1 (2.17%) | 0.87 | 0.35NS |
Pain post-operative>2/10 | 2 (5%) | 4 (8.7%) | 0.4 | 0.5NS |
Arrhythmia post-operative. | 0 (0%) | 2 (4.3%) | 1.74 | 0.19 NS |
Metal bar displacement | 1 (2.5%) | 0 (0%) | 1.15 | 0.28 NS |
Difficult metal bar removal | 1 (2.5%) | 2 (4.3%) | 0.21 | 0.65NS |
Mortality | 0 | 0 | 0 | NS |