Chest tube removal after cardiac surgery in first vs. second post-operative day: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Mohamed Saad Rakab, Ameer Awashra, Nada Radwan, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Alaa Maamoun, Mohab Mattar, AlMothana Manasrah, Abdelrahman Ghanem, Abdelrahman Elbaz, Ali Emara & Hamza A. Abdul-Hafez | December 16, 2025
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This meta‑analysis evaluated early versus late chest tube removal after cardiac surgery. Early removal shortened hospital stay without affecting mortality, infection, atrial fibrillation, or ICU length of stay. However, it was associated with a higher risk of pericardial effusion and a trend toward increased pleural effusion. These findings support early…
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