Table 4 Post-operative outcomes according to dexamethasone administration
Control (n = 19) | Dexamethasone (n = 19) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
ICU stay (hours) | 21.5 [17.3–24.0] | 22.5 [20.0–23.0] | 0.643 |
Hospital stay (days) | 6 [5–8] | 6 [5–8] | 0.967 |
Shoulder pain | 7 (36.84%) | 4 (21.05%) | 0.474 |
Vocal cord palsy | 3 (15.79%) | 0 (0) | 0.230 |
Wound infection | 1 (5.26%) | 0 (0) | 1.000 |
Respiratory complication | 5 (26.32%) | 7 (36.84%) | 0.727 |
Subcutaneous emphysema | 1 (5.26%) | 2 (10.53%) | 1.000 |
Pneumonia | 1 (5.26%) | 4 (21.05%) | 0.340 |
Chylothorax | 2 (10.53%) | 2 (10.53%) | 1.000 |
In-hospital death | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 1.000 |
Rescue analgesic drug, total (mg) | 25 [10–39] | 18 [10–35] | 0.549 |
Poor QoR day1 | 15 (78.9%) | 10 (52.6%) | 0.171 |
Poor QoR day3 | 13 (68.4%) | 10 (52.6%) | 0.507 |
Postoperative atrial fibrillation | 4 (21.05%) | 1 (5.26%) | 0.340 |