Are small bore thorax catheters effective in the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax?

Aim: The first option in the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is still controversial. Large bore thoracic drains (LBTD) are generally preferred by clinicians. However, the use of small-bore thorax catheters (SBTC) has increased in recent years. In our study, we aimed to compare th...

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Main Authors: Ali Cem Yekdeş, Duygu Mergan, İsmail Karacaoğlu, Cenk Balta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Surgery and Medicine
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/josam/issue/56766/783286