Table 2. CT imaging characteristics between the operative and non-operative groups.
| Variables | Nonoperative | Operative | Total | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 114 Count (% of total) |
N = 52 Count (% of total) |
N = 166 Count (% of total) |
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| Number of ribs fractured | 0.095 | |||
| Mean (SD) | 7.48 (3.43) | 6.52 (3.44) | 7.18 (3.45) | |
| Min, Max | 2, 18 | 2, 17 | 2, 18 | |
| Flail chest | 6 (5.3) | 6 (11.5) | 12 (7.2) | 0.148 |
| Sternum fracture | 6 (5.3) | 3 (5.8) | 9 (5.4) | 0.894 |
| Pneumothorax | 62 (54.4) | 26 (50.0) | 88 (53.0) | 0.599 |
| Hemothorax | 102 (89.5) | 41 (78.8) | 143 (86.1) | 0.066 |
| Hemopneumothorax | 36 (31.6) | 15 (28.8) | 51 (30.7) | 0.723 |
| Pulmonary contusion | 39 (34.2) | 10 (19.2) | 49 (29.5) | 0.050 |