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Pleural procedures: intercostal chest drains and indwelling pleural catheters.

Anna C Bibby1, Nick A Maskell.   

Abstract

Drainage of pleural effusions is often necessary to keep patients symptom free. This article describes two methods of removing pleural fluid and outlines the insertion procedure. Indications, potential complications and post-procedure management are also discussed.

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Year:  2011        PMID: 21727812     DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2011.72.6.331

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Br J Hosp Med (Lond)        ISSN: 1750-8460            Impact factor:   0.825


  2 in total

Review 1.  Management of malignant pleural effusion.

Authors:  Jack A Kastelik
Journal:  Lung       Date:  2013-01-13       Impact factor: 2.584

Review 2.  Chest Tube Drainage of the Pleural Space: A Concise Review for Pulmonologists.

Authors:  José M Porcel
Journal:  Tuberc Respir Dis (Seoul)       Date:  2018-01-24
  2 in total

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