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An unusual complication of chest tube thoracostomy.

H Poncia1, J M Ryan.   

Abstract

This paper describes a previously unreported complication of chest tube thoracostomy: scalpel blade dislodgement within the pleural space. Techniques and complications of chest tube thoracostomy are then discussed.

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Year:  2000        PMID： 17637140     DOI： 10.1017/s1481803500004760

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  CJEM        ISSN： 1481-8035            Impact factor:   2.410


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1.  Life threatening hemoperitoneum and liver injury as a result of chest tube thoracostomy.

Authors:  Jung-Min Bae
Journal:  Clin Med Insights Case Rep       Date:  2015-02-26

2.  Systemic Air Embolism Associated with Pleural Pigtail Chest Tube Insertion.

Authors:  Emad Alkhankan; Ahmad Nusair; Rida Mazagri; Mohammed Al-Ourani
Journal:  Case Rep Pulmonol       Date:  2016-08-17

3.  Cerebral air embolism following pigtail catheter insertion for pleural fluid drainage.

Authors:  Sa Il Kim; Hyun Jung Kwak; Ji-Yong Moon; Sang-Heon Kim; Tae Hyung Kim; Jang Won Sohn; Dong Ho Shin; Sung Soo Park; Ho Joo Yoon
Journal:  Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul)       Date:  2013-06-25
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