Why the study?
Pleural effusion is a frequent complication of CABG linked to increased length-of-stay and morbidity, but its associations and modifiable risk factors remain poorly described.
What are the risk factors and complications associated with pleural effusion requiring drainage post-CABG?
Population
409 patients who underwent CABG
Comparison
Patients with vs without pleural effusion requiring drainage
Design
Retrospective cohort study of prospectively collected data
Authors
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Drain timing and output may associate with post-CABG effusion risk and morbidity; leaves open whether protocol adjustments reduce incidence.
What are the risk factors and complications associated with pleural effusion requiring drainage post-CABG?
Pleural effusion requiring drainage is a common complication post-CABG (14.4%) associated with early drain removal and significantly increased morbidity including ICU and hospital readmissions.
Brookes et al. (2021) studied this question.
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