Successful thoracoscopic evacuation of an extrapleural hematoma with delayed symptomatic pleural effusion: a case report
Abstract Background Traumatic extrapleural hematoma is a rare condition and is usually managed conservatively until spontaneous resolution unless active bleeding or expansion is found. Case presentation An 80-year-old man taking an anticoagulant medication was referred to our hospital after accident...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-08-01
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| Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-019-0691-9 |