Management of Chest Drains After Thoracic Resections.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2016.08.002
Abstract: Immediately after lung resection, air tends to collect in the retrosternal part of the chest wall (in supine position), and fluids in its lower part (costodiaphragmatic sinus). Several general thoracic surgery textbooks currently recommend the… read more here.
Keywords: management chest; chest; chest drains; drains thoracic ... See more keywords
The management of chest tubes after pulmonary lobectomy-driven by dogma or by science?
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.10.47
Abstract: The management of chest-tubes after lobectomy varies widely, with differing practices between centers and even between physicians practicing within the same center. It is one of those areas in thoracic surgery that has largely been… read more here.
Keywords: tubes pulmonary; management chest; dogma; chest tubes ... See more keywords