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A proposal for management after lung resection, using a flexible silastic drain.

Mitsuhiro Kamiyoshihara1, Toshiteru Nagashima, Takashi Ibe

  • 1Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Maebashi Red Cross Hospital, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan. micha2005jp@yahoo.co.jp

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This study shows that small silastic flexible drains effectively manage air leaks after pulmonary resection, with most patients having drains removed on postoperative day 1. This technique is safe and efficient, particularly for wedge resections.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Air leaks are a common complication following pulmonary resection surgery.
  • Managing air leaks effectively is crucial for patient recovery and reducing hospital stays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of using small silastic flexible drains for managing air leaks after pulmonary resection.
  • To compare the outcomes of silastic drains with conventional methods.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 331 patients undergoing pulmonary resection (lobectomy, wedge resection, segmentectomy) via video-assisted thoracic surgery.
  • Insertion of a 19F silastic drain at -7 cm H2O pressure post-operation.
  • Drain removal on postoperative day 1 if no air leak; conversion to water seal if air leak present.

Main Results:

  • The mean duration of chest tube drainage was 1.9 days.
  • Chest tubes were removed on postoperative day 1 in 73.4% of patients.
  • Only 1.5% of patients experienced postoperative complications other than prolonged air leak; the drain was ineffective in 1.2%.

Conclusions:

  • Management of air leaks using silastic flexible drains is safe and effective, especially after wedge resections.
  • Caution is advised for lobectomy and segmentectomy when anticipating significant air leaks.