Table 3.
Postoperative outcomes in the study groups
| Variable | Conventional (group N) (n=24) | SAPB (group S) (n=26) | p-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay (day) | 4.88 (4–8. 1.15) | 4.62 (4–7, 0.94) | 0.39 |
| Complications | |||
| SAPB-related | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Pneumothorax | 4 (16.7) | 3 (11.5) | 0.69 |
| Wound infection | 1 (4.2) | 0 | 0.48 |
| Pneumonia | 0 | 1 (3.8) | 0.45 |
| Thoracic outlet syndrome | 0 | 1 (3.8) | 0.45 |
| Bar dislocation | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| Re-operation | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
Values are presented as mean (range, standard deviation) or number (%).
SAPB, serratus anterior plane block.
*p<0.05 (statistically significant).