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Table 2 Comparison of outcomes between the two groups

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

< 0.05

  1. RMB, Renminbi (Chinese Yuan, CNY). All data were presented in mean ± standard deviation