Table 4 Postoperative outcome and cost comparison between non-delayed group and delayed group
Variable | Non-delayed group | Delayed group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
The time from indication to re-operation (h) | 24.0 (12.0–24.0) | 120.0 (96.0–210.0) | 0.001 |
Complication | 0.047 | ||
Grade 0–1 | 70 | 9 | |
Grade 2 | 22 | 3 | |
Grade 3–5 | 6 | 4 | |
Cost (US dollars) | 9808.7 (8530.5–11,887.1) | 12,287.8 (10,977–17,563.9) | 0.034 |
Chest-tube drainage length (d) | 7.0 (5.0–10.0) | 8.0 (5.3–15.5) | 0.230 |
Hospital stay (d) | 13.0 (10.8–18.0) | 20.0 (16.5–28.0) | 0.026 |