Table 4 Outcomes based on the initial materials used for pleurodesis (n = 84)
From: Effectiveness of pleurodesis for postoperative air leaks after lung resection
Talc n = 52 | Autologous blood patch n = 20 | OK-432 n = 12 | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chest tube removal after initial pleurodesis | 30 (58%) | 11 (55%) | 9 (75%) | 0.49 |
Chest tube removal after up to twice pleurodesis | 45 (87%) | 18 (90%) | 11 (92%) | 0.56 |
Days from initial pleurodesis to chest tube removal | 3 (2–5) | 3 (2–4) | 2 (1–6) | 0.55 |
Postoperative days of chest tube removal | 8 (7–10) | 7 (7–11) | 7 (6–8) | 0.14 |
Postoperative length of hospital stay (days) | 11 (9–16) | 12 (9–14) | 11 (8–13) | 0.38 |