Zero-leak prediction during major lung resection aiming for minimal chest drainage duration: a retrospective analysis
Abstract Background Early chest tube removal should be considered to enhance recovery after surgery. The current study aimed to provide a predictive algorithm for air leak episodes (ALE) and to create a knowledge base for early chest tube removal. Methods This retrospective study enrolled patients w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02620-2 |