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Editorial
. 2020 Jun;12(6):3004-3006.
doi: 10.21037/jtd.2020.03.86.

Digital chest drainage vs. water seal chest drainage in the robotic era

Nuria M Novoa  1   2 , Marta G Fuentes  1   2
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Editorial

Digital chest drainage vs. water seal chest drainage in the robotic era

Nuria M Novoa et al. J Thorac Dis. 2020 Jun.
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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/jtd.2020.03.86). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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