Tube Thoracostomy: Complications and Its Management

Background. Tube thoracostomy is widely used throughout the medical, surgical, and critical care specialities. It is generally used to drain pleural collections either as elective or emergency. Complications resulting from tube thoracostomy can occasionally be life threatening. Aim. To present an up...

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Main Authors: Emeka B. Kesieme, Andrew Dongo, Ndubueze Ezemba, Eshiobo Irekpita, Nze Jebbin, Chinenye Kesieme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/256878
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