| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9945324 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Alternate suction was superior to water seal alone in reducing the incidence of prolonged air leak and postoperative hospital stay after lobectomy. As suction was applied only overnight, this modality has the same advantage of water seal in terms of early mobilization of patients.
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Authors
Alessandro MD, Armando MD, Francesco MD, Majed Al MD, Michele MD, Rita MD,