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Occurrence of PPCs during the first 7 days after surgery in the two groups.
| Item | CV group (n=43) | PV group (n=44) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atelectasis | 4 (9.3) | 0 (0) | 0.04 |
| Pleural effusion | 2 (4.65) | 1 (2.27) | 0.54 |
| Respiratory infection | 5 (11.63) | 3 (6.82) | 0.44 |
| Total incidence of PPCs | 11 (25.58) | 4 (9.09) | 0.04 |
Values are expressed as n (%). PPCs, post-operative pulmonary complications; CV, conventional ventilation; PV, protective ventilation.
