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Chirurg · Dec 2005

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study

[Early chest tube removal after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Results of a prospective randomized study].

Chest tubes frequently cause postoperative patient discomfort after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Therefore, a prospective randomized study was conducted to analyze whether early chest tube removal within 2 h postoperatively is justified in VATS. ⋯ Early chest tube removal after video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection is recommended. The inclusion and exclusion criteria of this study should be considered for future early chest tube removal. Long-term follow-up will clarify if early chest tube removal also leads to a reduction in chronic pain.

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