Systematic review and meta-analysis of tube thoracostomy following traumatic chest injury; suction versus water seal.

Tim Michael FeenstraChris DickhoffJaap Deunk

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2018)

Suction seems to have a positive effect on duration of chest tube treatment, length of stay in hospital and persistent air leakage in chest trauma. However, available data was limited and the quality of evidence was (very) low to moderate according to GRADE.

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