Table 4. Complications and intrahospital mortality before damage control thoracotomy.
| Complication | O’Connor (n = 44) | Mackowski (n = 25) | García (n = 25) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia (%) | 27 | 32 | 20 |
| Empyema (%) | 23 | 4 | 16 |
| Respiratory Dysfunction (%) | 25* | 36** | 84*** |
| Cardiovascular Dysfunction (%) | 41§ | -- | 76¶ |
| Renal Failure (%) | 43 | -- | 20 |
| Thoracic Compartment Syndrome (%) | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Reintervention by bleeding (%) | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| Intrahospital Mortality (%) | 23 | 40 | 24 |
* Respiratory Distress Syndrome
**Prolonged mechanical ventilation
*** More than 2 days of ventilatory support.
§ Vasopressors support to discharge of surgery
¶ Vasoactive or inotropic drugs therapy