Use of Autosuture Surgiport for pleural drain insertion.
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Abstract
The insertion of pleural drains (tube thoracostomy) is associated with serious complications in up to 10 per cent of cases. A safe and efficient technique of tube thoracostomy using the Autosuture Surgiport is described.
Medical subject headings
- Chest Tubes
- Drainage
- Thoracostomy