Outcomes of a Single Chest Drain vs Two Drains
Outcomes of Transhiatal Drain Placement in Esophagectomy, a Randomised Control Trial
Khyber Teaching Hospital
68 participants
Feb 28, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Esophagectomy is a major surgical procedure done for carcinoma of esophagus. Usually bilateral chest tubes are placed in surgery for prevention of fluid accumulation in chest. However such procedure limits patients mobility and increases severity of pain. recent studies suggest that a single drain can be safe and effective. our study aims to compare the results of two chest tubes vs one.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- All patients undergoing open esophagectomy for carcinoma of esophagus
Exclusion Criteria1
- Non consenting individuals esophagectomy for benign disease
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Interventions
Bilateral chest tubes will be passed in this intervention group through intercostal spaces
A single transhiatal drain will be placed in mediastinum in this group
Locations(1)
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NCT07125248