Table 5. Postoperative complications.
| Complications | Frequency | Complications (n=35) (%) | Total (n=128) (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor complications (n=35) 27% | |||
| Air leak (>7 days) | 11 | 31.4 | 8.5 |
| Residual pleural effusion | 10 | 28.6 | 7.8 |
| Wound infection | 5 | 14.3 | 3.9 |
| Pneumothorax | 4 | 11.4 | 3.1 |
| Atrial fibrilation | 1 | 2.9 | 1 |
| Atelectasis | 1 | 2.9 | 1 |
| Empyema | 1 | 2.9 | 1 |
| Pneumonia | 1 | 2.9 | 1 |
| Residual air camera | 1 | 2.9 | 1 |
| Major complications (n=1) 1% | |||
| Reoperation (air leak) | 1 | 1 | |
| <30 days mortality (n=3) 2% | |||
| Surgery related | 2 | 1.5 | |
| No surgery related | 1 | 1 | |
| <30 days rehospitalization (n=8) 6% | |||
| Surgery related | 1 | 1 | |
| No surgery related | 7 | 5.4 | |