Complications of percutaneous dart therapy in management of pneumothorax.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Treatment of patients who have pneumothorax is increasingly being undertaken with a small-diameter dart catheter. Although the catheter usually is effective, complications can arise with its use. We describe a patient in whom empyema developed during treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax with the use of such a catheter. Limitations and guidelines for its use are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Catheterization
- Pneumothorax
- Punctures