From: Outcomes of early fiberoptic bronchoscopic sputum aspiration and lavage after thoracoscopic and laparoscopic esophageal cancer surgery: a randomized clinical trial
Outcomes
Study group (n = 53)
Control group (n = 53)
P
Length of hospital stay, days
12.3 ± 1.2
18.8 ± 1.3
< 0.05
Medical expenses, 10,000 RMB
5.5 ± 0.9
7.2 ± 1.2