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Table 4 Post-lobectomy BPF by flap reinforcement of the bronchial stump at patients’ procedure

From: Is the flap reinforcement of the bronchial stump really necessary to prevent bronchial fistula?

 

Yes (N = 114)*

No (N = 354)*

P value

Presence of BPF

 Yes

0 (0)

8 (2.3)

P = 0.58

 No

114 (100)

346 (97.7)

  1. *Number of cases and column percentages (in parenthesis)