Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8652826 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Increased suction levels lead to increased fluid output. Thoracotomy and lower lobectomy are associated with increased fluid output in chest drains, which should be taken into consideration if algorithms for chest drain removal include an upper limit of fluid output.
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Authors
Marike MD, Kirsten MD, Peter B. MD, PhD,