Table 2 Comparison of intraoperative and postoperative data
Xiphoid group (n = 36) | Intercostal group (n = 36) | Statistical value | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operative time (min, x ± s) | 66.972 ± 13.246 | 64.139 ± 15.262 | t = 0.841 | 0.403 |
Intraoperative blood loss (ml, x ± s) | 51.528 ± 17.921 | 49.722 ± 19.159 | t = 0.413 | 0.681 |
Intubation time (d) | 3.0(2.0,4.0) | 3.0(3.0,5.0) | U = 436.500* | 0.013 |
total thoracic drainage(ml, x ± s) | 261.944 ± 69.850 | 308.611 ± 91.843 | t = 2.427 | 0.018 |
complications (n) | 2 | 2 | χ2 = 0.000** | 1.000 |
Arrhythmia | 0 | 2 | ||
Prolonged air leak | 1 | 0 | ||
Incision fat liquefaction | 1 | 0 | ||
Postoperative pain score (VAS scale) | ||||
24 h after surgery | 2.667 ± 0.926 | 4.750 ± 1.628 | t = 6.675 | < 0.000 |
48 h after surgery | 2.917 ± 1.251 | 4.389 ± 1.591 | t = 4.365 | < 0.000 |
Discharge follow-up for pain or numbness in the incision | ||||
1 month after surgery | 2 | 11 | χ2 = 7.604 | 0.006 |
3 month after surgery | 1 | 10 | χ2 = 8.692 | 0.003 |