Table 2 Comparison of clinical outcomes between groups
VATS with rib fixation (group 1; n = 21) | VATS only (group 2; n = 40) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Ventilator use after VATS (days) | 3.19 ± 3.37 | 8.05 ± 8.23 | 0.002 |
Total ventilator use (days) | 5.71 ± 3.65 | 10.55 ± 8.22 | 0.013 |
Rate of tracheostomy | 0 | 7 (17.5%) | 0.042 |
Chest tube use after VATS (days) | 6.33 ± 2.13 | 8.75 ± 4.04 | 0.003 |
Total chest tube use (days) | 9.33 ± 3.68 | 12.80 ± 4.55 | 0.002 |
Rate of pneumonia | 8 (38.1%) | 30 (75.0%) | 0.005 |
ICU LOS (days) | 8.81 ± 3.40 | 12.08 ± 4.95 | 0.008 |
Hospital LOS (days) | 17.76 ± 8.38 | 24.13 ± 9.80 | 0.011 |
Pain score at discharge | 3.57 ± 1.03 | 5.18 ± 1.40 | 0.001 |
Morphine dose (mg) | 80.24 ± 34.73 | 124.71 ± 48.88 | 0.001 |