The effectiveness of small-bore intercostal catheters versus large-bore chest tubes in the management of pleural disease with the systematic review of literature

The effectiveness of small-bore intercostal catheters versus large-bore chest tubes in the management of pleural disease with the systematic review of literature

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of small-bore intercostal catheters (SB ICCs; 10–14 Fr) to large-bore intercostal tubes (LB ICTs; >20 Fr) in the management of pleural diseases. Methods: A total of 52 patients (42 males) with a mean age of 55 ± 23 years underg...

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Main Authors: Sumit Mehra, Subash Heraganahally, Dimitar Sajkov, Sharon Morton, Jeffrey Bowden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Lung India
Subjects:
empyema
intercostal drains
pleural disease
pneumothorax
thoracic surgery
Online Access:http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2020;volume=37;issue=3;spage=198;epage=203;aulast=Mehra

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