Complications of Outpatient Chest Tube Management for Prolonged Air Leaks After Pulmonary Surgery

CONCLUSIONS: One-way valve device use has a substantial complication rate, and chest tube duration is a risk factor. In-hospital interventions might benefit patients with larger leaks that likely require prolonged OWD use. Because clamp trials occasionally fail, we contend that a clamp trial is the safest course before CT removal.PMID:38536584 | DOI:10.1245/s10434-024-15219-7

Source: Ann Oncol - March 27, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ryan J Randle Prasha Bhandari Hao He Mark F Berry Leah M Backhus Natalie S Lui Douglas Z Liou Joseph B Shrager Source Type: research