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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Chest tube removal timing post-lung resection lacks standardized evidence-based protocols.
  • Current practices among Canadian thoracic surgeons are largely uncharacterized.
  • Variability in practice may lead to suboptimal patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess current chest tube removal practices among Canadian thoracic surgeons.
  • To identify potential shortcomings in existing chest tube management policies.
  • To lay the groundwork for future standardization of chest tube removal.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous online survey was distributed to members of the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons.
  • Descriptive statistics were used to analyze collected data on chest tube management policies.
  • Linear regression analysis explored factors influencing chest tube removal decisions.

Main Results:

  • A 44.4% response rate (60 surgeons) was achieved, with most using a single chest tube for lobectomies.
  • Half of surgeons utilize digital drainage systems; a quarter remove chest tubes irrespective of drainage output.
  • Practices varied widely, with many using drainage thresholds below Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • Significant diversity exists in Canadian thoracic surgeons' post-operative chest tube management practices.
  • Current practices indicate a need for further research and potential standardization.
  • Most surgeons expressed interest in trials for evidence-based chest tube removal protocols.