Chest X-ray Not Routinely Indicated After Chest Drain Removal
![Chest x-ray showing tension pneumothorax on the left side of lung, needs chest tube drain](https://www.brighamhealthonamission.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/chest-x-ray-showing-tens.jpg)
Once the final chest drain is removed after cardiothoracic surgery, it is common practice to obtain a chest X-ray to evaluate for air or fluid that may have accumulated in the process of drain removal. However, the results of a retrospective study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggest routine imaging isn’t necessary.
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