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1 or 2 chest drains for lobectomy

Report By: Dr Ryan Chau - Cardiopulmonary Transplant Fellow
Institution: Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Date Submitted: 27th November 2003
Last Modified: 9th March 2006
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients undergoing lobectomy] are [2 chest drains better than one] for [reducing residual pneumothorax & pleural effusion]