Intercostal artery laceration following thoracentesis.
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چکیده
Intercostal artery laceration is an unusual complication following thoracentesis, and has been reported only in elderly patients. We report a case of a 78-year-old man who developed a massive hemothorax following thoracentesis. Post-thoracentesis radiograph revealed a substantial increase in pleural fluid, and emergency chest tube insertion identified the hemothorax. He underwent right thoracotomy for repair of the intercostal artery laceration.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Respiratory care
دوره 55 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010