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Frequency of postoperative pulmonary complications
| PPCs | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
| Pleural effusion | 113(76.4) |
| Respiratory infection | 72(48.6) |
| Atelectasis | 24(16.2) |
| Respiratory failure | 14(9.5) |
| Pneumothorax | 10(6.8) |
| Bronchospasm | 3(2.0) |
| Number of patients with one PPC | 78 (25.6) |
| Number of patients with two or more PPCs | 70 (23.0) |
| Total number of patients with PPCs | 148(48.5) |
Note: PPCs, postoperative pulmonary complications
