Digital pleural versus analog drainage devices for postoperative management of patients after pulmonary resection

Alison Embalabala, Brian Mitzman, Traves Crabtree  |  March 28, 2025

This article identifies and summarizes the current comparative data between digital drains and traditional pleural devices. Some randomized controlled trials found no significant difference between digital and analogue systems. Others reported shorter chest tube duration and length of stay with digital devices. Meta-analyses support these findings, though variations in protocols exist.

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