Table 3 Postoperative short term complication comparison between two groups
From: Sublobectomy is a safe alternative for localized cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis
Variable, N | Lobectomy (n = 129) | Sublobectomy (n = 74) |
|---|---|---|
Increased amount of drainage | 7 | 2 |
Sustained air leak | 6 | 2 |
Hemothorax | 3 | 1 |
Chylothorax | 2 | 0 |
pulmonary infection and empyema | 1 | 0 |
Stress asthma | 1 | 0 |
Angina | 1 | 0 |