Variable Bi-Thoracotomy (n=17) Sternotomy (n=23) p-value
Intraoperative blood loss, mL (IQR) 0.0 (0-250) 100.0 (50-400) 0.096
Days of postoperative inotrope support (IQR) 4.0 (2-5) 7.0 (4-12) 0.012
Days of postoperative hospitalization (IQR) 16.0 (13-23) 17.5 (12.25-30.75) 0.768