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The mean of drainage of chest tube in those who underwent early versus late chest tube removal.
| Case (n=45) | Control (n=47) | p -value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage after insertion (ml) | 355.4 ± 30.7 | 410.6 ± 35.1 | 0.021 |
| Drainage after 1 day (ml) | 136.4 ± 13.3 | 154.5 ± 14.8 | 0.076 |
| Drainage after 2 days (ml) | 73.6 ± 28.6 | 99.4 ± 10.9 | 0.045 |
| Drainage after 3 days (ml) | 54.0 ± 17.6 | 47.5 ± 26.8 | 0.385 |
| Drainage after 4 days (ml) | 38.9 ± 19.3 | 45.1 ± 18.9 | 0.296 |
