Table 2 Hospital morbidity and mortality in PPC compared to non-PPC group
From: Risk factors and short-term outcomes of postoperative pulmonary complications after VATS lobectomy
Outcomes | PPC (n = 21) | Non-PPC (n = 264) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Hospital LOS (days) median (IQR) | 4 (3) | 3 (2) | < 0.001 |
ITU Admission (%) | 5 (23.8%) a3 (14%) | 1 (0.5%) | < 0.001 0.005 |
Hospital mortality (%) | 3 (14.3%) a2 (9.5%) | 0 (0%) | < 0.001 0.003 |