Table 3.

Analysis on factors affecting mean decline of FEV1% (n = 60)

Variables	Univariate analysis P – value*
Rib resection (≥ 3)	0.638
Sternal resection	0.079
Location of chest wall defect (antero-lateral)	0.026
Lung resection	<0.001

^*Statistical tests: Analysis of variance; statistical significance: P < 0.05. FEV1, forced expiratory volume in one second.