Percutaneous drainage of pleural collections

Edward F. Patz, Philip C. Goodman, Jeremy J. Erasmus

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)83-92
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Thoracic Imaging
Volume13
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Empyema
  • Malignant pleural effusion
  • Pleural effusions
  • Pleural space
  • Pneumothorax
  • Small drainage tube

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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