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| Characteristic | Total (n=38) |
|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 61.6 [19–79] |
| Males | 20 |
| FEV1 (%) | 99 |
| FVC (%) | 104 |
| DLCO (%) | 84 |
| Operation time (min) | 143 |
| Blood loss (mL) | 41 |
| Incision length (cm) | 3.5 |
| Chest tube (days) | 2.3 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 4.3 |
FEV1, forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC, forced vital capacity; DLCO, diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide.
