Tube Thoracostomy Complications: More to Learn
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Tube Thoracostomy: Complications and Its Management
Background. Tube thoracostomy is widely used throughout the medical, surgical, and critical care specialities. It is generally used to drain pleural collections either as elective or emergency. Complications resulting from tube thoracostomy can occasionally be life threatening. Aim. To present an update on the complications and management of complications of tube thoracostomy. Methods. A review...
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عنوان ژورنال: World Journal of Surgery
سال: 2017
ISSN: 0364-2313,1432-2323
DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4154-9