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Duration of mechanical ventilation and length of hospital according to surgical rib fixation status within 3 days after admission adjusted using overlap weights
| Variables | Percent difference (%) | 95% confidence interval | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of mechanical ventilation | − 42.9 | − 57.4 to − 23.3 | < 0.001 |
| Length of hospital stay | − 19.6 | − 31.8 to − 5.2 | 0.009 |
