Table 3 Postoperative complications
Postoperative Complications (n (%)) | VATS (n = 24) | Thoracotomy(n = 36) | P values |
|---|---|---|---|
Prolonged air leakage | 4(16.7) | 9(25) | |
Hemorrhage | 1(4.1) | 1(2.8) | |
Pneumonia | 3(12.5) | 2(5.6) | |
Empyema | 0(0) | 1(2.8) | |
Bronchopleural fistula | 0(0) | 1(2.8) | |
Total | 8(33.3) | 14(38.9) | 0.734 |