Table 2 Detailed characteristics of pleurodesis
From: Effectiveness of pleurodesis for postoperative air leaks after lung resection
Variable | n = 86 |
|---|---|
The postoperative day of initial pleurodesis | 5 (4–6) |
Material used for initial pleurodesis | |
Talc | 52 (60%) |
Autologous blood patch | 20 (24%) |
OK-432 | 12 (14%) |
Others (Minocycline and 50% glucose) | 2 (2%) |
Frequency of pleurodesis performed | |
1 | 52 (60%) |
2 | 25 (29%) |
≥3 | 9 (11%) |
Days from initial pleurodesis to chest tube removal | 3 (2–5) |
Postoperative days of chest tube removal | 8 (7–9) |
Postoperative days of hospital stay | 11 (9–14) |