Table 2. Comparison of surgical features and main complications between observation group and control group.
| Surgical outcomes | Observation group (n=55) | Control group (n=55) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time of thoracic drainage (hours) | 48.07±0.26 | 76.27±4.75 | 0.011 |
| Time of postoperative hospital stay (days) | 8.31±1.25 | 13.72±1.63 | 0.042 |
| Mean frequency of sputum suction (times) | 1.09±0.35 | 4.16±0.66 | 0.027 |
| Pulmonary infection | 0.013 | ||
| Positive | 3 | 12 | |
| Negative | 52 | 43 | |
| Misinhalation | 0.052 | ||
| Positive | 1 | 6 | |
| Negative | 54 | 49 | |
| Anastomotic leakage | 0.012 | ||
| Positive | 0 | 6 | |
| Negative | 55 | 49 | |
| Time of jejunum feeding (hours) | 11.73±1.81 | 21.16±2.51 | 0.023 |
| Time of first postoperative flatus (hours) | 11.80±1.77 | 19.16±2.51 | 0.031 |