Table 3.
Comparison of Short-Term Outcomes in Patients with and without PPCs
| Variables | Total (n = 660) | Non-PPCs (n = 285) | PPCs (n = 375) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of hospitalization, days | 30 (24, 38) | 27 (22, 33) | 33 (26, 42) | < 0.001 |
| Length of postoperative hospitalization, days | 16.5 (13, 21) | 15 (12, 18) | 18 (14, 24) | < 0.001 |
| ICU length of stay, days | 4 (3, 5) | 3 (2, 4) | 5 (4, 7) | < 0.001 |
| Length of postoperative mechanical ventilation, hours | 27 (21, 46) | 24 (20, 33) | 42 (23.5, 63) | < 0.001 |
| Death, % | 25 (3.79) | 3 (1.05) | 22 (5.87) | 0.001 |
| Dialysis, % | 5 (0.76) | 0 (0) | 5 (1.33) | 0.133 |
| Cerebral infarction, % | 2 (0.3) | 2 (0.7) | 0 (0) | 0.186 |
| Tracheotomy, % | 33 (5) | 1 (0.35) | 32 (8.53) | < 0.001 |
Note: Data are presented as median (interquartile range) or number of patients (%).
Abbreviation: ICU, intensive care unit.