Table 2:

Postoperative complications in 10 (27.8%) patients

Complications	N	%
Intrathoracic bleeding necessitating re-exploration	2	5.56
Bronchopulmonary fistula + empyema	2	5.56
Chronic tuberculous empyema without fistula	1	2.78
Prolonged air leak	2	5.56
Recurrent laryngeal nerve damage	1	2.78
Respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation	1	2.78
Supraventricular arrhythmia	1	2.78