Table 2 Complications and mortality

Complications

 Pleural infection

4 (9.3 %)

3 (4.9 %)

p = 0.311

 Cellulitis

2 (4.7 %)

1 (1.6 %)

p = 0.370

 Pain

2 (4.7 %)

2 (3.3 %)

p = 0.550

 Drain blockage

1 (2.3 %)

0 (0 %)

p = 0.413

6-month mortality

15 (35 %)

36 (59 %)

p = 0.007