Table 4 Postoperative computed tomography findings
M (n = 109) | P (n = 109) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sternum step-off of axial section | 4 (4%) | 22 (20%) | 0.0002 |
Sternum step-off of coronal section | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Gap of sternum | 3 (2%) | 2 (2%) | 0.6510 |
Dehiscence of sternum | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Cutting of sternum | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Substernal hematoma | 17 (16%) | 41 (38%) | 0.0002 |
Postoperative hematoma grade | |||
Grade 1 | 92 (85%) | 68 (62%) | 0.0030 |
Grade 2 | 8 (7%) | 19 (17%) | |
Grade 3 | 8 (7%) | 21 (19%) | |
Grade 4 | 1 (1%) | 1 (1%) | |