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Table 3 Complication rates and sequel in both embolization group and controls

From: Does Gelfoam slurry embolization post-pulmonary biopsy reduce risk of pneumothorax? A prospective randomized control study

 

Control

Embolized

p value

N

%

N

%

Pneumothorax

     

 No

44

64.7

49

70.0

0.507

 Yes

24

35.3

21

30.0

Chest tube

     

 No

55

80.9

65

92.9

0.037

 Yes

13

19.1

5

7.1

Hospital admission

     

 No

55

80.9

67

95.7

0.007

 Yes

13

19.1

3

4.3