Patent conversion of a novel closed chest drainage device

Abstract Closed chest drainage is typically necessary following Lobar and Sublobar resections to evacuate gases and fluids from the thoracic cavity, eliminate residual pleural space for lung expansion, and maintain negative pressure. Currently, three conventional closed chest drainage systems are co...

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Main Authors: Shaoqing Huang, Xu Song, Zhongkai Tong, Qiang Shi, Jie Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02873-x