Lobectomy
Findings from Patras University, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery broaden understanding of lobectomy
Published in Drug Law Weekly, December 2nd, 2008
Investigators publish new data in the report 'Routine suction of intercostal drains is not necessary after lobectomy: a prospective randomized trial.' "The decision to proceed to simple underwater seal drainage or apply active suction to the underwater seal after lung resection is mostly based on surgeon preference. The purpose of this study was to test whether routine application of active suction is necessary after lobectomy," investigators in Patras, Greece report.
"This was a prospective randomized controlled trial conducted in the Patras University Hospital. Ninety-one patients who underwent lobectomy or bilobectomy for lung cancer and met the eligibility criteria...
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Source: Drug Law Weekly (2008-12-02)
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