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Editorial
. 2023 Feb 28;15(2):219-222.
doi: 10.21037/jtd-22-1692. Epub 2023 Jan 9.

Thoracic drain management using a digital system

Takeo Nakada  1 , Takashi Ohtsuka  1
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Editorial

Thoracic drain management using a digital system

Takeo Nakada et al. J Thorac Dis. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Thoracic drain; digital drainage system; drain management.

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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jtd.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jtd-22-1692/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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