Table 4. Postoperative pulmonary complications between VE and OE [n (%)].
| Variables | VE (n=42) | OE (n=42) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary complications (all) | 4 (9.5) | 17 (40.5) | 0.004 |
| Atelectasis | 1 (2.4) | 10 (23.8) | 0.012 |
| Pneumonia | 3 (7.1) | 13 (31.0) | 0.021 |
| Pneumonia (medication) | 1 (2.4) | 7 (16.7) | 0.070 |
| Pneumonia (ICU care) | 2 (4.8) | 6 (14.3) | 0.289 |
| ALI or ARDS | 1 (2.4) | 5 (11.9) | 0.219 |
VE, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery esophagectomy; OE, open esophagectomy; ALI, acute lung injury; ARDS, acute respiratory distress syndrome; ICU, intensive care unit.