Inadvertent suture through the chest tube: a simple solution to a frustrating problem.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Although an uncommon complication, inadvertent suturing of the chest tube to the chest wall during closure of a thoracotomy, unfortunately can happen. This frustrating situation likely leads to a rethoracotomy and cutting of the suture in order to release the chest tube. In this report, we propose a fast and easy solution to this problem.
Medical subject headings
- Chest Tubes
- Suture Techniques