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Evaluation of Different Strategies of Pericardial Drainage After Aortic Valvular Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Blake Drains (Blake drain, Ethicon USA) and Standard mediastinal drainage for Pericardial Effusion and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 150 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The incidence of pericardial effusion and late cardiac tamponade after aortic and valvular surgery is higher than after other cardiac surgical procedures. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical safety and efficacy of prolonged mediastinal drainage using small, soft silastic drains (Blake drain, Ethicon USA) versus conventional mediastinal drainage using large chest tubes. A prospective randomized trial.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
19F Blake drain located in the posterior pericardial cavity
Mediastinal drainage will be accomplished using 28F or 32F chest tube located in the anterior mediastinum