Drainology: Leveraging research in chest-drain management to enhance recovery after cardiothoracic surgery
PapersThis review introduces the concept of “Drainology” – the science of chest drain management – and highlights the significant variation in postoperative drainage practices across cardiothoracic surgery. Drawing on expert discussions from the AATS Drainology symposium and subsequent research, the authors identify chest drain management as a critical yet under‑standardized…
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