Length of stay and stay after surgery categorised by initial interventional procedure
| Initial surgical procedure | n | Median length of stay (days) (IQR) | Median stay after procedure (days) (IQR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICD, intercostal drain; IQR, interquartile range. | |||
| †p=0.033 for ICD v thoracotomy. ‡p=0.024 for ICD v thoracotomy. | |||
| Medical therapy alone | 2 | 3 | |
| ICD only | 8 | 15 (6–20)† | 13 (5–19)‡ |
| ICD and fibrinolytic therapy | 14 | 8 (6–12) | 7.5 (6–10) |
| Thoracotomy | 22 | 6.5 (5–9) | 6 (5–7) |