Randomized controlled trial of an alternative drainage strategy vs routine chest tube insertion for postoperative pain after thoracoscopic wedge resection

• DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01569-w
• Publication Date: 2022-01-18T09:22:59Z
• Authors: Shoucun Wei; Guangyan Zhang; Jue Ma; Lidan Nong; Jiatao Zhang; Wenzhao Zhong; Jianxiu Cui
• Keywords: Wedge resection; Chest tube

Abstract Background Thoracoscopic surgery has greatly alleviated the postoperative pain of patients, but postsurgical acute and chronic still exists needs to be addressed. Indwelling drainage tubes are one leading causes after thoracic surgery. Therefore, aim this study was explore effects alternative on video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS). Methods Ninety-two patients undergoing lung wedge resection were selected randomly assigned conventional chest tube (CT) group 7-Fr central venous catheter (VC) group. Next, numeric rating scale (NRS) DETECT questionnaire applied evaluate level characteristics pain. Results NRS scores VC during hospitalization significantly lower than those CT 6 h surgery, at day 1, 2, moment removal. Moreover, number salvage analgesics (such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [(NSAIDs]) days notably reduced in compared with However, no significant difference observed terms between two groups follow-up for 3 months months. Conclusion In conclusion, a strategy using can effectively relieve perioperative VATS resection, may promote rapid recovery such Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03230019. Registered July 23, 2017.