Chest Tube.
A flexible tube inserted through the chest wall after heart surgery to drain blood, fluid, and air from around the heart and lungs. Typically removed within one to three days after surgery when drainage decreases.
Definition
What is chest tube?
A flexible tube inserted through the chest wall after heart surgery to drain blood, fluid, and air from around the heart and lungs. Typically removed within one to three days after surgery when drainage decreases.
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