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Complications and mortality
| Outcome | Chemotherapy | Non-chemotherapy | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications | |||
| Pleural infection | 4 (9.3 %) | 3 (4.9 %) | p = 0.311 |
| Cellulitis | 2 (4.7 %) | 1 (1.6 %) | p = 0.370 |
| Pain | 2 (4.7 %) | 2 (3.3 %) | p = 0.550 |
| Drain blockage | 1 (2.3 %) | 0 (0 %) | p = 0.413 |
| 6-month mortality | 15 (35 %) | 36 (59 %) | p = 0.007 |
