Abstract
Removal of a chest tube drain could be distressful experience for many patients. Pain, unsightly scar, and possible complications such as pneumothorax are common after the removal of a chest tube. A new method of chest drain wound closure using knotless suture material has been employed, which could alleviate pain and unsightly scar. This suture utilizes a unidirectional anchoring barb, which eliminates the need to tie and does not slip back. This new method of wound closure for chest tube site is a convenient method with advantages of leaving a less unsightly scar and less pain during the chest tube removal process.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | e93-e95 |
| Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
| Volume | 103 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |