Percutaneous drainage of pleural collections.

Journal Article (Review)

Pneumothorax is a frequent complication of interventional pulmonary procedures. Percutaneous catheter placement enables safe and effective drainage of pneumothoraces with rapid restoration of vital capacity, oxygenation, and lung reexpansion.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Patz, EF; Goodman, PC; Erasmus, JJ

Published Date

  • April 1998

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 13 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 83 - 92

PubMed ID

  • 9556285

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0883-5993

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States