Routine Suction of Intercostal Drains Is Not Necessary After Lobectomy: A Prospective Randomized Trial

Volume: 32, Issue: 11, Pages: 2336 - 2342
Published: Sep 12, 2008
Abstract
Background The decision to proceed to simple underwater seal drainage or apply active suction to the underwater seal after lung resection is mostly based on surgeon preference. The purpose of this study was to test whether routine application of active suction is necessary after...
Paper Details
Title
Routine Suction of Intercostal Drains Is Not Necessary After Lobectomy: A Prospective Randomized Trial
Published Date
Sep 12, 2008
Volume
32
Issue
11
Pages
2336 - 2342
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