Utilizing Mediastinal Drains Alone After Esophageal Cancer Surgery

Utilizing mediastinal drains alone post-esophageal cancer surgery is safe and reduces postoperative pain. It can potentially replace closed thoracic drains, showing comparable results in terms of hyperthermia, leukocytes, drainage, hospitalization, and pulmonary complications. Early detection of abnormal drainage fluid is a significant benefit, with no increase in anastomotic leakage incidence or mortality rates.