Table 4. Breakdown of complications between the LB and TEA group.
| Classification of complications† | LB group (n=326) | TEA group (n=65) |
|---|---|---|
| Grade II | ||
| Atrial fibrillation | 9 | 5 |
| Pneumonia | 7 | 1 |
| DVT | 0 | 1 |
| Delirium | 7 | 3 |
| UTI | 11 | 7 |
| Prolonged air leaks | 14 | 8 |
| Chyle leak | 1 | 0 |
| Empyema | 1 | 0 |
| Cellulitis | 1 | 0 |
| Grade III | ||
| Prolonged air leak | 5 | 1 |
| Pneumothorax | 3 | 1 |
| Hemothorax | 4 | 1 |
| Copious secretions | 1 | 2 |
| Empyema | 2 | 0 |
| Bronchopleural fistula | 1 | 1 |
| Grade IV | ||
| Respiratory failure | 2 | 1 |
| Pneumonia | 1 | 2 |
| Atrial fibrillation | 0 | 1 |
| Hypovolemic shock | 1 | 0 |
| Stroke | 1 | 0 |
| Grade V | ||
| Sepsis | 1 | 0 |
Data are presented as n. †, grade of complication is based on Clavien-Dindo classification. This breakdown includes patients who experienced more than one grade of a complication. LB, liposomal bupivacaine; TEA, thoracic epidural analgesia; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; UTI, urinary tract infection.