Extrapleural hematoma: when is surgery indicated?

Extrapleural haematoma (EH) is a rare clinical condition of which four cases are presented. Different etiologies were encountered. Identical findings were found on the chest X-ray. Two cases were secondary to spontaneous rib fracture and the other two were iatrogenic. Surgical exploration was necess...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: A.S. Poyraz, D. Kilic, B. Gultekin, M. Ozulku, A. Hatipoglu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2005-09-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/636