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| Characteristics | Clamping group (n=85) | Control group (n=83) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chest tube duration, median [IQR], days | 2 [2, 3] | 3 [2, 3] | 0.007 |
| Total drainage volume, mean ± SD, mL | 437.8±213.9 | 604.8±352.8 | 0.001 |
| Postoperative stay, median [IQR], days | 5 [4, 5] | 5 [4, 5] | 0.589 |
IQR, interquartile range; SD, standard deviation.
