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Volume threshold for chest tube removal: a randomized controlled trial

Journal of Injury and Violence Research, 2009
Despite importance of chest tube insertion in chest trauma, there is no general agreement on the level of daily volume drainage from chest tube. This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness and safety of chest tube removal at the levels of 150 ml/day and 200 ml/day.Eligible patients (138) who needed replacement of chest tube (because of trauma
Ali Hessami, Mohammad, Najafi, Farid, Hatami, Sajad   +2 more
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Massive Hemothorax Post Central Venous Line Removal: A Case Report [PDF]

Al-Anbar Medical Journal
Hemothorax is uncommon complication of central venous catheterization. Although it often develops immediately after the procedure, it is very rare after removal of the central catheter.
Ahmad Al-juboori, Amira Al Hail, Hesham Ismail, Adel Ganaw, Harith Al-Gburi, Abdullah Ahmed   +5 more
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Pleural Pressure Differences Before Removal Are Greater in Patients Who Develop Residual Pneumothorax Post Chest Drain Removal

Journal of Investigative Surgery, 2020
Aim of study: We aimed to investigate whether the difference in pleural pressures (ΔP) is wider among patients who develop a residual pneumothorax after chest tube removal following lung resection surgery. Materials and methods: Ninety-eight patients who
Vasileios K. Kouritas, Charalambos Zissis, Ion Bellenis   +2 more
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Removal of chest tubes: a prospective randomized study

Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2011
Amac: Bu calismada, hangi gogus tupu cikarma zamani ve yonteminin daha dusuk bir nuks pnomotoraks gelisme riski ile iliskili oldugu belirlendi. Ca­lis­ma­ pla­ni:­ Travma ve diger nedenlerle gogus tupu uygulanan 144 hastada (57 kadin, 87 erkek; ort.
EDIRNE, Yesim, Çobanoğlu, Ufuk, Melek, Mehmet, Mergan, Duygu   +3 more
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Endobronchial valves placement for persistent air leaks in critically ill patients: chest tube removal and competing risk of death

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundPersistent air leaks due to alveolar–pleural or peripheral bronchiolar–pleural fistulas remain challenging in critically ill patients requiring respiratory support.
Antonio Moretti, Luca Tabbì, Roberto Tonelli, Francesco Livrieri, Matteo Delle Vergini, Bianca Beghé, Enrico M. Clini, Alessandro Marchioni   +7 more
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Does the Chest Tube Removal Time Influence the Outcomes of Primary Spontaneus Pneumothorax First Episode Management?

Lietuvos Chirurgija, 2019
Background / objectives. The main treatment option for the first episode of primary spontaneous pneumothorax is chest tube drainage, however, whether delayed chest tube removal might influence the recurrence is unclear. Methods.
Matas Mongirdas, Audrius Untanas, Žymantas Jagelavičius, Ričardas Janilionis   +3 more
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The safety and efficacy of additional chest tube placement in patients with prolonged air leaks after pulmonary resection: a propensity score-matched analysis

Frontiers in Medicine
BackgroundThis study evaluates the symptomatic management of prolonged pleural air leaks following pulmonary resection, assesses the efficacy and safety of chest tube placement, and introduces experiences with high-positioned chest tube insertion ...
Qingwang Hua, Suyue Liu, Lu Shen, Zhenhua Yang, Haibo Shen   +4 more
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Direct Percutaneous Needle Puncture and Intrapulmonary Lymphatic Embolization for Treatment of Chylothorax in a Patient with Lymphoma

대한영상의학회지, 2020
Lymphoma is a common cause of nontraumatic chylothorax. Clinical success rates of thoracic duct embolization are lower in patients with nontraumatic chylothorax compared to patients with traumatic chylothorax.
Lee Hwangbo, Hoon Kwon, Chang Ho Jeon, Chang Won Kim   +3 more
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Chest Tube Removal Time in Trauma Patients on Positive Ventilation Pressure: A Randomized Clinical Trial [PDF]

Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma, 2013
Objective: To determine the removal time of the chest tube in ICU trauma patients under positive ventilation pressure (PVP).Methods: This was randomized clinical trial being performed in ICU department of Rajaei trauma hospital from March to December ...
Hamid Reza Abbasi, Farnaz Farrokhnia, Sepideh Sefidbakht, Shahram Paydar, Shahram Bolandparvaz   +4 more
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Management of chronic empyema with unexpandable lung in poor surgical risk patients using an empyema tube

Lung India, 2016
Objectives: High preoperative risk precludes decortication and other surgical interventions in some patients with chronic empyema. We manage such patients by converting the chest tube into an "empyema tube," cutting the tube near the skin and securing ...
Abhishek Biswas, Michael A Jantz, Andrea M Penley, Hiren J Mehta   +3 more
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