- Comparisons of postoperative complications and short-term prognosis between the 2 groups.
| Indexes | Infected group (n=51) | Uninfected group (n=227) | χ2 | P-values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arrhythmia | 8 (15.69) | 3 (1.32) | - | <0.001 |
| Heart failure | 2 (3.92) | 1 (0.44) | - | 0.088 |
| Atelectasis | 2 (3.92) | 1 (0.44) | - | 0.088 |
| Pulmonary embolism | 1 (1.96) | 2 (0.88) | - | 0.457 |
| Death | 5 (9.80) | 1 (0.44) | - | 0.001 |
Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%). Fisher exact probability with no χ2 value.