Pleural drain placement following lung resection in children: A prospective observational study of the Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium

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• Pleural drains may not be necessary after all pediatric lung resections, challenging routine practice patterns.
• Intraoperative air leak testing can guide selective drain placement rather than universal drainage.
• Contemporary data from multi-center consortium provides evidence-based approach to postoperative chest tube management.
• Study questions routine drain use in children, potentially reducing complications and hospital stay.
• Prospective observational design offers real-world insights into pediatric thoracic surgery drain practices.

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