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Walter J Gomes1,2,3, Isadora S Rocco1, Caroline Bublitz1
1Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP Hospital São Paulo Escola Paulista de Medicina São Paulo SP Brazil Discipline of Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiology, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Hospital São Paulo, Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Placement of a mediastinal drain is a routine procedure following heart surgery. Postoperative bed rest is often imposed due to the fear of potential risk of drain displacement and cardiac injury. We developed an encapsulating stitch as a feasible, effective and low-cost technique, which does not require advanced surgical skills for placement. This simple, novel approach compartmentalizes the drain allowing for safe early mobilization following cardiac surgery.
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