Control of the pleural space after pneumonectomy.
Published
Journal Article
The authors believe that most patients who undergo pneumonectomy do not require drainage of the postpneumonectomy space. Needle or catheter aspiration is simple and usually adequate. In cases in which significant bleeding, rapid pleural fluid accumulation, or contamination is expected, however, drainage of the space is recommended. If drainage is used, the tube probably should be connected to a balanced drainage system to ensure proper physiologic positioning of the mediastinum during the critical immediate postoperative period.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Wolfe, WG; Lewis, CW
Published Date
- August 2002
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 12 / 3
Start / End Page
- 565 - 570
PubMed ID
- 12469487
Pubmed Central ID
- 12469487
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1052-3359
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/s1052-3359(02)00021-2
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States