2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-P1.26. Usefulness and Safety of Chest Tube Removal Regardless of Drainage Volume of Pleural Effusion in Patients Who Underwent Pulmonary Resection

P1.26. Usefulness and Safety of Chest Tube Removal Regardless of Drainage Volume of Pleural Effusion in Patients Who Underwent Pulmonary Resection - PDF(Slides)

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A recent multicenter, randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the safety and feasibility of removing chest tubes early in patients who underwent anatomical pulmonary resection, regardless of the drainage volume of pleural effusion. The study involved 172 patients from 17 institutions in Japan.<br /><br />The trial found that chest tubes can be safely removed in patients who underwent pulmonary resection, irrespective of the drainage volume of pleural effusion. The primary endpoint, which was the frequency of respiratory-related adverse events within 30 days after surgery, was not found to be significantly different between the experimental and control groups. Secondary endpoints such as the duration of chest tube placement, postoperative hospital stay, and postoperative changes in respiratory function were also evaluated.<br /><br />The study concluded that removing chest tubes early, regardless of the drainage volume of pleural effusion, could potentially become a new standard in chest tube management after anatomical pulmonary resection in patients without air leakage, hemothorax, or chylothorax.<br /><br />The authors of the study expressed their acknowledgements to all the patients, their families, and the investigators and coordinators involved in the trial. They also thanked the Juntendo Clinical Research and Trial Center staff and the participating institutions.<br /><br />Overall, this study provides important insights into the management of chest tubes after pulmonary resection, highlighting the potential for early removal in certain patient populations.

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Tomohiro Haruki

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Speaker Tomohiro Haruki

Topic Early-Stage NSCLC: More Minimally Invasive Approaches

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multicenter

randomized controlled trial

chest tubes

pulmonary resection

drainage volume

pleural effusion

respiratory-related adverse events

secondary endpoints

chest tube placement

postoperative hospital stay