Simple Summary Up to 56% of lung cancer patients present with metastatic disease at initial
diagnosis. Whereas these patients were historically deemed incurable, recent evidence …

Objective: The chest tube drainage system (CTDS) of choice for the pleural cavity after
pulmonary resection remains controversial. This systematic review and network meta …

Pneumothorax is a common medical condition defined as the accumulation of air in the
pleural space. It can be encountered in both the emergency department and inpatient …

Background Several methods for chest drainage after pulmonary resection of malignant lung
tumors exist, but consensus on the ideal method has not been reached. Methods We …

Chest tubes are placed in the pleural space to evacuate abnormal fluid or air accumulations.
Various types and sizes of chest tubes are available. Imaging including ultrasound …

Background Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (UniVATS) was utilized with a
rapid growth. The evidence is sparse, however, on whether to add external suction to water …

Placement of a chest tube drains intrapleural fluid and air. The tube should be attached to a
drainage system, such as one-, two-, or three-compartment devices, a one-way (Heimlich) …

Purpose Prolonged air leak (PAL) is a challenging complication in thoracic surgery. The aim
of this study was to analyze the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of PAL. Methods We …

Objective Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) has been widely used in patients with
lung cancer, and its effectiveness has been confirmed; however, some lung cancers with …

Background Thoracic trauma frequently includes a pneumothorax, hemothorax, or
hemopneumothorax, which may necessitate an Intercostal drainage (ICD) for air and fluid …