Moss, Emmanuel A randomized trial of early versus delayed mediastinal drain removal after cardiac surgery using silastic and conventional tubes. [electronic resource] - Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery Jul 2013 - 110-5 p. digital Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 1569-9285 Standard No.: 10.1093/icvts/ivt123 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedAtrial Fibrillation--epidemiologyCardiac Surgical ProceduresCardiac Tamponade--epidemiologyChest TubesChi-Square DistributionDevice Removal--methodsDimethylpolysiloxanesDrainage--instrumentationEquipment DesignFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPain, Postoperative--epidemiologyPericardial Effusion--epidemiologyQuebec--epidemiologyTertiary Care CentersTime FactorsTreatment Outcome