In this systematic review with meta-analysis, we sought to determine the current strength of
evidence for or against digital and traditional chest drainage systems following pulmonary …

A cirurgia abdominal alta está associada a um risco elevado de complicações pulmonares
que podem ser reduzidas pelo uso criterioso de manobras terapêuticas visando a expansão …

Objectives This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the value of the chest digital drainage
system for the postoperative management of patients who have undergone pulmonary …

Background This study evaluates the efficiency and safety of two methods of chest drainage
after uncomplicated oesophagectomy. Methods A prospective randomized study between …

Background Chest drain management is a variable aspect of postoperative care in thoracic
surgery, with different opinion for air and drain volume output. We aim to study if acceptable …

Protocols for the management of air leaks are critical aspects in the postoperative course of
patients following lung resections. Many investigations in the last decade are focusing on …

Postoperative pulmonary complications vary in major upper abdominal surgery. The
objective of this study was to assess the effect of positive end expiratory pressure on the …

Background Postoperative air leaks after pulmonary resection prolong the duration of chest
drainage and the length of hospital stay. One of the many treatment options is bedside …

Question Is preoperative physiotherapy cost-effective in reducing postoperative pulmonary
complications (PPC) and improving quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) after major …

Questions In patients with a collection of fluid in the pleural space, do mobilisation and
respiratory techniques: shorten the drainage period and length of hospital stay; improve …