Indications and complications of tube thoracostomy with improvised underwater seal bottles
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Indications and Complications of Tube Thoracostomy with Improvised Underwater Seal Bottles
BACKGROUND Tube thoracostomy is a lifesaving and frequently performed procedure in hospitals where the expertise and necessary tools are available. Where the ideal drainage receptacle is unavailable, the underwater seal device can be improvised with bottled water plastic can especially in emergency situations. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To determine the frequencies of the various indications and com...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nigerian Journal of Surgery
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1117-6806
DOI: 10.4103/1117-6806.137305