Progressive versus conservative chest tube management following surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax

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Authors

Quirine C A van Steenwijk · Radboud University Nijmegen

Marcel G.W. Dijkgraaf · Amsterdam Neuroscience

Wolter Oosterhuis · Medisch Centrum Haaglanden

D. Susa · Bravis Ziekenhuis

Matthijs DM Bolmers · Hotel Dieu Hospital

R Kortekaas · Sint Franciscus Gasthuis

Chris Dickhoff ·

Abstract

Progressive chest tube management reduces length of stay, chest tube duration and complications without increasing the risk of recurrence in this retrospective comparative study. A prospective study is necessary to validate these findings before considering widespread implementation.

Topics & Keywords

Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezag136

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