Table 1. Baseline demographics and clinical characteristics.
| Variable | Sealant group (N=28) | Control group (N=27) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, n (%) | 0.38 | ||
| Men | 8 (28.6) | 5 (18.5) | |
| Women | 20 (71.4) | 22 (81.5) | |
| Age (years) | 69.8±9.0 | 69.6±7.7 | 0.92 |
| COPD, n (%)) | 0.93 | ||
| No | 20 (71.4) | 19 (70.4) | |
| Yes | 8 (28.6) | 8 (29.6) | |
| BMI >30, n (%) | 0.16 | ||
| No | 26 (92.9) | 27 (100.0) | |
| Yes | 2 (7.1) | 0 (0) | |
| Tobacco 20 smoking pack years, n (%) | 0.89 | ||
| No | 16 (57.1) | 15 (55.6) | |
| Yes | 12 (42.9) | 12 (44.4) | |
| Preoperative Chemotherapy, n (%) | 0.32 | ||
| No | 27 (96.4) | 27 (100.0) | |
| Yes | 1 (3.6) | 0 (0) | |
| Previous homo-lateral surgery, n (%) | 0.32 | ||
| No | 27 (96.4) | 27 (100.0) | |
| Yes | 1 (3.6) | 0 (0) | |
| FEV1 (L) | 2.58±0.69 | 2.68±0.74 | 0.61 |
| PaCO2 (mmHg) | 38±3.9 | 38.4±3.12 | 0.71 |
| PaO2 (mmHg) | 81±9.1 | 83±7.5 | 0.60 |
Data were shown as number (percentage) or mean ± standard deviation. BMI, body mass index; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; PaCO2, partial pressure of carbon dioxide; PaO2, partial pressure of oxygen.