Table 2 Comparison of postoperative complications between two groups
Postoperative complications | Modified technique group (n = 67) n(%) | Traditional method group (n = 51) n (%) | X 2/F value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pleural effusion leakage | 1 (1.49) | 5 (9.80) | 4.15 | 0.04 |
Post-removal pneumothorax | 0 | 0 | − | − |
Wound infection | 0 | 0 | − | − |
Wound dehiscence | 0 | 2 (3.92) | 2.67 | 0.10 |
NRS | ||||
Mean ± SD | 2.12 ± 1.45 | 1.78 ± 1.15 | 0.48 | 0.49 |
PSAS | ||||
Mean ± SD | 6.88 ± 2.10 | 7.92 ± 2.83 | 10.01 | 0.002 |
OSAS | ||||
Mean ± SD | 5.76 ± 1.74 | 6.80 ± 2.71 | 11.62 | 0.001 |