Table 4.
Complications of post-ablation of 235 sessions
| Complications | Numbers (%) |
|---|---|
| Major complications | |
| Pneumothorax | 29 (12.3) |
| Pleural effusion | 13 (5.5) |
| Intrathoracic hemorrhage | 1 (0.4) |
| Pulmonary infection | 6 (2.6) |
| Hydropneumothorax | 3 (1.3) |
| Bronchopleural fistula | 1 (0.4) |
| Minor complications | |
| Pneumothorax | 45 (19.1) |
| Pleural effusion | 30 (12.8) |
| Intrapulmonary hemorrhage | 29 (12.3) |
| Hydropneumothorax | 3 (1.3) |
| Hemoptysis | 8 (3.4) |
| Cavity | 2 (0.9) |
| Side effects | |
| Pain | 25 (10.6) |
| Cough | 8 (3.4) |
| Post-ablation syndrome | 27 (11.5) |
| Post-ablation chronic pain syndrome | 4 (1.7) |
| Hospital stays (day), M (P25, P75) | 3.0 (2.0, 4.0) |
M median, P25 percent 25, P75 percent 75