Abstract
PURPOSE: Drainage of the pleural space after video-assisted thoracotomy (VATS) is traditionally accomplished by tube thoracostomy utilizing semi-rigid plastic drainage tubes connected to a three-chamber collection system. Another option gaining popularity is the utilization of smaller, flexible, silastic drains (Blake®). Limited data exists to support the non-cardiac use of these drains. We plan to explore the utility and safety of a less utilized pleural drainage system with Blake tube drainage and bulb suction, without the use of the traditional three-chamber system.
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