Postoperative outcomes | CVCTD(n=44) | TCTD(n=59) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Mean drainage volume(ml) | 547.72Ā±64.66 | 536.27Ā±84.67 | 0.456 |
Time of chest tube removal (days) | 7.61Ā±0.92 | 7.53Ā±1.02 | 0.653 |
Postoperative hospital stays(days) | 11.75Ā±2.02 | 13.03Ā±1.29 | 0.000 |
Post-catheter removal Healing duration (days) | 5.64Ā±1.12 | 14.02Ā±1.32 | 0.000 |