Table 2.
PPCs of Patients
Variables | Group C (n=37) | Group A (n=33) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|
PPC score | 2 (2–3) | 2 (1–2) | 0.009 |
Incidence of PPCs | 12 (32.43) | 4 (12.12) | 0.043 |
PPC score by Dichotomized as grade | |||
1 | 6 (16.22) | 14 (42.42) | |
2 | 20 (54.05) | 15 (45.45) | |
3 | 10 (27.03) | 4 (12.12) | |
4 | 1 (2.70) | 0 (0.00) | |
Types of PPCs | |||
Lung infection | 6 (16.21) | 3 (9.09) | |
Pneumothorax | 4 (10.81) | 1 (3.03) | |
Pleural effusion | 1 (2.70) | 0 (0.00) | |
Reintubation | 1 (2.70) | 0 (0.00) |
Notes: Data are presented as the medians (interquartile ranges) for the PPC score and the number of patients (%) for the incidence of PPCs, PPC score by Dichotomized as grade, and types of PPCs. Group C=control group, Group A=Vitamin C group.
Abbreviation: PPCs, postoperative pulmonary complications.