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World J Clin Cases. Sep 26, 2023; 11(27): 6415-6423
Published online Sep 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i27.6415
Table 3 Comparison of catheterization complications between indwelling pleural
Complication
IPC group (n = 42)
CVC group (n = 18)
χ2
P value
Use of analgesics6 (14.2)1 (5.5)0.2770.599b
Catheter occlusions2 (4.7)7 (38.8)8.9880.003a,b
Catheter prolapse6 (7.1)7 (36.3)4.4940.034a
Subcutaneous emphysema3 (7.1)6 (33.3)4.8800.027a,b
Pulmonary infection1 (2.3)1 (9.0)01b
Incision infection1 (2.3)1 (9.0)01b


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