Table 3 Postoperative complications.
From: Intercostal approach VATS is feasible for large-sized anterior mediastinal tumors
Variables | Group A (n = 61) | Group B (n = 68) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall complication, n (%) | 3 (4.92) | 6 (8.82) | 0.601 |
Pleural effusion, n (%) | 1 (1.64) | 2 (2.94) | 1.000 |
Pneumothorax, n (%) | 1 (1.64) | 1 (1.47) | 1,000 |
Pulmonary infection, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | NA |
Chylothorax, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 1 (1.47) | 1.000 |
Subcutaneous emphysema, n (%) | 1 (1.64) | 3 (4.41) | 0.621 |
Arrhythmias, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 1 (1.47) | 1.000 |
Phrenic nerve palsy, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | NA |
Hoarseness, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | NA |
Postoperative bleeding, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | NA |
Re-surgery, n (%) | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | NA |
