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| Outcome | Omental pedicle flap | Muscle flap | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success | 0.529 | ||
| + | 9 | 15 | |
| − | 0 | 3 | |
| Repeat OWT | 0.538 | ||
| + | 0 | 2 | |
| − | 9 | 16 | |
| Mortality | 0.538 | ||
| + | 0 | 2 | |
| − | 9 | 16 | |
| Morbidity | 0.091 | ||
| + | 1 | 9 | |
| − | 8 | 9 | |
| Drain replacement (days) | 0.002 | ||
| Median | 2 | 14 | |
| Range | 0–85 | 5–84 | |
| Local recurrence | 0.012 | ||
| + | 0 | 9 | |
| − | 9 | 9 | |
| Hospital stay after OWT (days) | 0.037 | ||
| Median | 16 | 41.5 | |
| Range | 9–96 | 8–136 | |
OWT, open window thoracotomy.
