Outcomes for patients with tumours smaller than 2 cm in diameter
| Outcome | Group; no. (%)* | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobectomy, n = 96 | Wedge resection, n = 33 | ||
| Tumour recurrence | 26 (27.7) | 8 (26.7) | 0.92† |
| Distant; brain, bone, adrenal | 11 | 2 | |
| Regional; mediastinal or hilar lymph nodes | 6 | 3 | |
| Local; within lung parenchyma | 9 | 3 | |
| Overall mortality | 24 (25) | 6 (19.4) | 0.52† |
| Complication; prolonged air leak | 18 (18.9) | 2 (6.1) | 0.10† |
| Length of hospital stay, mean d | 7.9 | 6.2 | 0.043‡ |
| Tumour diameter, mean cm | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.13‡ |