4: Time for ICU, drain removal and postoperative care (n=70) Result Mean Shortest - Longest ICU care (day) 1.4 ± 1.6 0 - 8 Thoracic drain removal (day) 6.5 ± 2.0 3 - 14 Abdominal drain removal (day) 6.1 ± 1.7 3 - 14 Cervical drain removal (day) 10.3 ± 5.6 3 - 30 Postop care (day) 16.4 ± 6.2 7 - 40 3.3.4.