| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880296 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Patients with air leaks can be safely discharged home with their chest tubes. These tubes can be safely removed even if the patients have a pneumothorax, if the following criteria are met: the patients have been asymptomatic, have no subcutaneous emphysema after 14 days on a portable device at home, and the pleural space deficit has not increased in size.
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Authors
Robert J. MD, Douglas J. MD, Ayesha S. MSPH, MD,