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Does intrapleural length and position of the intercostal drain affect the frequency of residual hemothorax? A prospective study from north India
CONTEXT: Thoracic trauma causes significant morbidity; however, many deaths are preventable and few patients require surgery. Intercostal chest drainage (ICD) for hemo/pneumothorax is simple and effective; the main problem is residual hemothorax, which can cause lung collapse and empyema. AIMS: Our...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2014
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4231263/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25400388 http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-2700.142761 |