Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, University of Asyut, Asyut, Egypt
Research Article
Chest Tube Drainage with under Water Seal versus Addition of Negative Pleural Suction in Chest Trauma Patients
Author(s): Ahmad Mohamed Nabil*, Mahmoud K. Abdelatef, Mahmoud H. Abdalrazik, Yahia A. Alassal and Ahmed Mohamed Abdelhakim Mekkawy
Background: This study aims to establish the benefits of using chest tubes with negative pleural
suction against trapped water in patients with penetrating or blunt chest trauma who underwent
tube thoracostomy, in terms of the incidence of complications, such as persistent air leak, clotted
hemothorax and duration of stay.
Methods: Patients who underwent tube thoracostomy because of traumatic pneumothorax,
hemothorax or hemopneumothorax were randomly assigned into one of two groups: In group A, the
chest tube was connected to a negative suction; in group B, no suction was connected.
Results: About 80 patients were included, 40 in the group with suction and 40 in the group without
suction. There were some differences in the demographic characteristics of each group. There were
some differences betwe.. View More»
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