Improved technique for pleural drain insertion during cardiovascular surgery.
We describe an improved technique for pleural drain insertion during cardiovascular procedures performed through a median sternotomy. Benefits of this technique include less patient discomfort, optimal drain geometry, and reduced risk of pneumothorax on drain removal.
Riebman
J B
JB
Department of Surgery, Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, NJ, USA.
Olivencia-Yurvati
A H
AH
Laub
G W
GW
D015505:Chest Tubes / Q000009:adverse effects; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007387:Internal Mammary-Coronary Artery Anastomosis; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*; D013907:Thoracostomy / Q000379:methods