Despite the increasing knowledge about the pleural physiology after lung resection, most practices around chest tube removal are dictated by personal preferences and experience. This article discusses recently published data on the topic and suggests opportunities for further investigation and future improvements.
Keywords: Daily output of pleural fluid; Digital pleural drainage; Electronic pleural drainage; Large pleural drainage; Postoperative air leak; Water seal drainage.
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