| Literature DB >> 20979678 |
Mary L Yacovone1, Ritha Kartan, Manuel Bautista.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20979678
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Respir Care ISSN: 0020-1324 Impact factor: 2.258