Complications of prophylactic intercostal tube drainage--including tension pneumothorax.
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چکیده
A case is presented of tension pneumothorax associated with intercostal tube drainage. Complications of intercostal tube drainage are reviewed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
دوره 138 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992