Table 2:
Comparison of mean drainage times and hospital stays according to types of pleural complications
| Drainage time (days), mean ± SD | Hospital stay (days), mean ± SD | |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumothorax (n = 5) | 5.4 ± 2.0 | 18.4 ± 7.2 |
| Pleural effusiona (n = 4) | 6.2 ± 2.8 | 12.5 ± 5.8 |
| Empyemab (n = 4) | 16.7 ± 6.3 | 23.0 ± 1.8 |
| P-value | 0.024 | 0.04 |
a
The patient with haemothorax was included in this group.
b
The patient who was followed up due to pneumothorax but later developed empyema was included in this group.
SD: standard deviation.