Table 2.
Comparison of the early post-operative data between groups I and II.
| Variable | Group (1) | Group (2) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleural effusion no. (%) | (9) 14% | (2) 10% | 0.94 |
| Arrhythmias no. (%) | (14) 22% 12 atrial one ventricular | (4) 21% two AVB two atrial | 0.82 |
| Pericardial effusion no. (%) | (6) 9% | (1) 5% | 0.93 |
| Acute renal failure (with temporary dialysis) no. (%) | (2) 3% | 0% | 0.92 |
| New onset of seizure no. (%) | (4) 6% | (1) 5% | 0.69 |
| Chylothorax no. (%) | (3) 5% | 0% | |
| Average inotropes duration (h) | 62.35 ± 60.1 SD | 41.8 ± 24 SD | 0.18 |
| Maximum no of inotropes | 2 ± 0.5 SD | 1.77 ± 0.7 SD | 0.21 |
| Average ventilation time (h) | 46.4 ± 66 SD | 26.1 ± 22.7 SD | 0.22 |
| Average ICU length of stay (days) | 4.7 ± 3.6 SD | 4.1 ± 1.8 SD | 0.53 |
| Average hospital length of stay (days) | 10.8 ± 7.4 SD | 8.1 ± 2.7 SD | 0.19 |
| Average of post-operative RVOT max PG (mm Hg) | 16.5 ± 8.9 SD | 12 ± 9 SD | 0.14 |
No: Number, h: hours.