Table 7 Pleurodesis outcomes of the early and standard groups (n = 86)
From: Effectiveness of pleurodesis for postoperative air leaks after lung resection
Variable | Early group (pleurodesis within 4 days) n = 35 | Standard group (pleurodesis on 5 days or later) n = 51 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Chest tube removal after initial pleurodesis | 20 (57%) | 32 (63%) | 0.60 |
Chest tube removal after up to twice pleurodesis | 29 (83%) | 47 (92%) | 0.19 |
Days from initial pleurodesis to chest tube removal | 4 (3–6) | 3 (2–4) | 0.03 |
Postoperative days of chest tube removal | 7 (6–8) | 9 (7–10) | 0.004 |
Chest tube removal within seven days | 22 (63%) | 21 (41%) | 0.05 |
Postoperative length of hospital stay (days) | 10 (8–14) | 11 (10–15) | 0.05 |