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Comparison between Flutter Valve Drainage Bag and Underwater Seal Device for Pleural Drainage after Lung Surgery

Sailaritta Vuorisalo, Pertti Aarnio, Jorma Hannukainen

Scandinavian Journal of Surgery · 2005 · 12 citations · 5 references

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Abstract

The results of this study suggest that flutter valve drainage system is a safe and feasible alternative in managing postoperative air leaks and haemorrhage after lung surgery other than pneumonectomy if air leaks are not extremely massive.

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