Radiologic assessment of the optimal point for tube thoracostomy using the sternum as a landmark: a computed tomography‐based analysis

Purpose This study aimed at developing a novel tube thoracostomy technique using the sternum, a fixed anatomical structure, as an indicator to reduce the possibility of incorrect chest tube positioning and complications in patients with chest trauma. Methods This retrospective study analyzed the dat...

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Main Authors: Jaeik Jang, Jae-Hyug Woo, Mina Lee, Woo Sung Choi, Yong Su Lim, Jin Seong Cho, Jae Ho Jang, Jea Yeon Choi, Sung Youl Hyun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Traumatology 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Trauma and Injury
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Online Access:http://jtraumainj.org/upload/pdf/jti-2023-0058.pdf
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