Complication

Conservative, n = 76 (%)

Resection, n = 7 (%)

p ˂ 0.05

Prolonged air leak

7 (9.2)

0 (0)

Not significant

Empyaema

6 (7.8)

0 (0)

Not significant

Wound infection

5 (6.5)

0 (0)

Not significant

Atelectasis

2 (2.6)

1 (14.2)

Not significant

Postoperative bleeding

1 (1.3)

1 (14.2)

Significant