Table 6 Postoperative complications and side effects
TPVB group (n = 32) | SA group (n = 31) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Postop. pulmonary complications | |||
Prolonged air leak | 1 | 2 | 0.49 |
Atelectasis | 0 | 2 | 0.24 |
Pneumothorax | 1 | 1 | 0.75 |
Bronchospasm | 0 | 1 | 0.49 |
Pleural effusion | 1 | 1 | 0.75 |
Total pulmonary complications | 3 (9.4%) | 7 (22.6%) | 0.14 |
Postop. side effects | |||
Nausea and vomiting | 1 | 6 | 0.04 |
Urinary retention | 2 | 4 | 0.32 |
Respiratory depression | 0 | 0 | |
Total side effects | 3 (18.7%) | 10 (54.8%) | 0.03 |