Complication

In ruptured cysts, n = 37 (%)

In intact cysts, n = 46 (%)

Total, n = 83 (%)

p ˂ 0.05

Prolonged air leak^*

4 (10.8)

3 (6.5)

7 (8.4)

Not significant

Empyaema

6 (16.2)

0 (0)

6 (7.2)

Significant

Wound infection

4 (10.8)

1 (2.1)

5 (6)

Not significant

Atelectasis

2 (5.4)

1 (2.1)

3 (3.6)

Not significant

Postoperative bleeding^*

2 (5.4)

0 (0)

2 (2.4)

Not significant