New procedure group (n = 52) | Traditional procedure group (n = 48) | p value | |
---|---|---|---|
Complications | 0.445 | ||
No | 47 (90.38%) | 41 (85.42%) | |
Yes | 5 (9.62%) | 7 (14.58%) | |
Pneumothorax which needed drainage | 1 (20.00%) | 1 (20.00%) | |
Pleural effusion which needed drainage | 0 (0.00%) | 1 (0.00%) | |
Atelectasis which need aspiration of sputum through bronchoscopy | 1 (20.00%) | 2 (20.00%) | |
Wound infection | 1 (20.00%) | 1 (40.00%) | |
Bar displacement | 1 (20.00%) | 1 (20.00%) | |
Bar exposure due to delayed wound healing | 1 (20.00%) | 1 (20.00%) |