Tension Pneumothorax During Surgery for Thoracic Spine Stabilization in Prone Position
The intraoperative progression of a simple or occult pneumothorax into a tension pneumothorax can be a devastating clinical scenario. Routine use of prophylactic thoracostomy prior to anesthesia and initiation of controlled ventilation in patients with simple or occult pneumothorax remains controver...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2014-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2324709614537233 |