Table 2.
Reoperations summary statistics, N = 71.
| Variables | Statistics a | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Reoperation | Thoracotomy for Haemostasis | 36 (50.7) |
| Bronchial Fistula Suture | 9 (12.7) | |
| Thoracostomy | 8 (11.3) | |
| Empiemectomy | 3 (4.2) | |
| Thoracoscopy for Aerostasis | 3 (4.2) | |
| Thoracotomy for aerostasis | 2 (2.9) | |
| Other | 10 (14.1) | |
| Indications for Reoperation | Heamothorax | 39 (54.9) |
| Bronchial Fistula | 19 (26.8) | |
| Empyema | 3 (4.2) | |
| Prolonged Air Leaks | 3 (4.2) | |
| Wound Dehiscence | 2 (2.9) | |
| Other | 5 (7.0) | |
| Access and Duration | Open | 65 (91.6) |
| Minimally Invasive | 5 (7.0) | |
| Not Available | 1 (1.4) | |
| Duration (minutes) | 107 (80,124) | |
| Reoperation during the Same Admission | 54 (76.1) | |
| Days between Operations | 12 (1,15) | |
| Reoperation on Postop Day | 0–30 | 61 (85.9) |
| 31–60 | 7 (9.9) | |
| 61–90 | 3 (4.2) | |
| Length of Stay after Reoperation (days) | 30 (9,48) | |
| Successful Operation | 57 (80.3) | |
a Mean (IQR) for duration, days between operation and length of stay, N (%) otherwise. SD = Standard Deviation; IQR = Interquartile Range.