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Frequency of complications developed during hospital stay in the two treatment methods
| Type of complication | Frequency in chest tube method, n (%) | Frequency in thoracotomy method, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bleeding | 90 (11 %) | 2 (25 %) |
| Bronchial fistula | 21 (2.55 %) | 0 |
| Emphysema | 35 (4.26 %) | 0 |
| Death | 9 (3.1 %) | 0 |
