Table 2 Operative and postoperative data a
Variables | Value |
|---|---|
Operative procedure, n (%) | |
VATS | 25 (46) |
Mini-thoracotomy | 14 (25) |
Subxiphoid approach | 16 (29) |
Operative time, min | 80 (30 to 180) |
Volume of drainage fluid, ml | 500 (100 to 1500) |
Nature of pericardial fluid, n (%) | |
Serous | 18 (32.7) |
Sanguineous | 37 (67.3) |
Malignant cells on cytopathology n (%) | 34 (61.8) |
Adjuvant chemotherapy after operation, n (%) | 51 (92.7) |
Death, n (%) | 2 (3.6) |
Complications, n (%) | 7 (12.7) |
Acute renal failure, n | 1 |
Pneumonia, n | 1 |
Atrial fibrillation, n | 1 |
Prolonged ventilation, n | 1 |
Cardiogenic shock, n | 1 |
Constrictive pericarditis, n | 2 |
Recurrence, n (%) | 15 (27.3) |