Use of a novel digital drainage system after pulmonary resection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Thoraguard Surgical Drainage System is a novel device for drainage of air and fluid after cardiothoracic surgery.

Methods

A three-part study was conducted: a prospective observational safety and feasibility study, a retrospective comparison of patients managed with an analogue drainage system, and a clinician user-feedback survey.

Results

Fifty patients underwent robotic pulmonary resection utilizing the Thoraguard system for postoperative drainage. The Thoraguard system detected a higher number of air leaks than an analogue system (36/50, 72% vs. 45/200, 23%; P<0.001) and was associated with decreased chest tube duration of 1 day [interquartile range (IQR) 0-2] vs. 2 days (IQR 2-3) (P=0.042) and hospital length of stay of 2 days (IQR 2-3)

SUBMITTER: Geraci TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9562523 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature