Table 1.
Summary of the Pooled Cases
| Series | Number | M/F | Ave Age, yrs | LOS | Conv | Type Wedge: Resection | Compl | Pres | Dx C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ding7 | 15 | 11:4 | 38 | 4 | 6 | 9:6 | none | acute | 2 |
| Palanivelu11 | 12 | 2:1 | 25 | NA | NA | NA | NA | 12 acute | 1 |
| Rivas8 | 4 | 3:1 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 0:4 | None | 3 anemia 1 acute | 1 |
| Sarli12 | 2 | 0:2 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 2:0 | none | 2 acute | 0 |
| Schmid13 | 2 | 1:1 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 0:2 | none | 1 acute 1 bleed | 1 |
Abbreviations: Ave, average; Conv, conversion; Compl, complication; Dx C, diagnosis completed preoperatively; F, female; LOS, length of stay; M, male; NA, not applicable; Pres, presentation.