Chest Tube Management following Lung Resection in Pediatric Patients: A Retrospective Analysis

Pleural drainage following lung resection is almost universally practiced in pediatric surgery, but its necessity has been questioned in adult literature. We performed a cross-sectional study of pediatric patients undergoing lung resection to characterize chest tube (CT) practices and clarify their...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2023-07, Vol.58 (7), p.1227-1229
Main Authors: Schnuck, Jamie K., Javid, Patrick J., Riehle, Kimberly J., Rothstein, David H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chest tube
ERAS
Pleural drainage
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Summary:Pleural drainage following lung resection is almost universally practiced in pediatric surgery, but its necessity has been questioned in adult literature. We performed a cross-sectional study of pediatric patients undergoing lung resection to characterize chest tube (CT) practices and clarify their utility. Retrospective chart review of patients
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.02.051