Table 1 Comparison of general characteristics of the two groups (\(\bar x \pm s,\) n = 60)
Baseline characteristics | Controlgroup (n = 60) | Thermal softening group(n = 60) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 59 ± 10 | 60 ± 11 | 0.692 |
Sex (male/female) | 31/29 | 33/27 | 0.568 |
Weight(kg) | 60 ± 8 | 63 ± 10 | 0.837 |
Height(cm) | 161 ± 8 | 163 ± 7 | 0.421 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 23.1 ± 3.2 | 23.9 ± 4.1 | 0.907 |
Smoking(yes/no) | 28/32 | 26/34 | 0.782 |
ASA physical status(I/II/III) | 13/42/5 | 15/39/6 | 0.516 |
Double-lumen tube size (32/35/37/39-Fr) | 8/23/28/1 | 6/21/31/2 | 0.819 |
Type of surgery | 0.769 | ||
Thoracoscopic lobectomy | 46 | 43 | |
Thoracoscopic segmental pneumonectomy | 14 | 17 | |
Side of surgery (left/right) | 27/33 | 25/35 | 0.643 |
Duration of anesthesia (min) | 154 ± 30 | 157 ± 33 | 0.835 |