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Chest Tube Drainage
The surgical placement of indwelling tubes into the pleural space to continuously remove fluid and air.
Key Facts
- Tubes are typically placed bilaterally to ensure complete drainage of the chest cavity.
- Continuous drainage allows the lungs to re-expand and resume normal function.
- It requires intensive 24-hour veterinary monitoring and nursing care.
- Proper management of chest tubes is critical for successful recovery from pyothorax.