Heimlich valve treatment of Pneumocystis carinii-associated pneumothorax.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two patients were treated for AIDS-associated bilateral pneumothoraces which persisted despite prolonged chest tube drainage. Heimlich flutter valves were used to facilitate the outpatient management of these patients.
Medical subject headings
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Drainage
- Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
- Pneumothorax