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Primary and secondary outcomes comparing thoracotomy without cryoablation and thoracotomy with cryoablation.
| Measured outcome | No cryoablation (n = 39) | Cryoablation (n = 14) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioid consumption (MME/kg), median (IQR) | 1.47 (0.71–4.02) | 0.38 (0.20–1.15) | <0.01 |
| Maximum pain score, median (IQR) | 8 (6–10) | 6 (5–8) | 0.20 |
| Opioid prescription, n (%) | 23 (59.0%) | 3 (21.4%) | 0.02 |
| Length of stay (d), median (IQR) | 6 (5–8) | 5 (4–6) | 0.12 |
| Return to hospital for pain, n (%) | 1 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) | 0.90 |
