Prospective randomized trial compares suction versus water seal for air leaks Robert J Cerfolio, MD, Cyndi Bass, MSN, Charles R Katholi, PhD The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Volume 71, Issue 5, Pages 1613-1617 (May 2001) DOI: 10.1016/S0003-4975(01)02474-2 Copyright © 2001 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Prospective randomized algorithm used for all patients in trial. (CT = chest tube; CXR = chest roentgenogram; POD = postoperative day; pts = patients.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2001 71, 1613-1617DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(01)02474-2) Copyright © 2001 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Number of patients in algorithm. (CXR = chest roentgenogram; POD = postoperative day; pts = patients.) The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2001 71, 1613-1617DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(01)02474-2) Copyright © 2001 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Terms and Conditions