Abstract
Pneumothorax is a frequent complication of interventional pulmonary procedures. Percutaneous catheter placement enables safe and effective drainage of pneumothoraces with rapid restoration of vital capacity, oxygenation, and lung reexpansion.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects
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Catheterization / instrumentation
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Drainage*
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Empyema, Pleural / diagnosis
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Empyema, Pleural / etiology
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Empyema, Pleural / therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Lung Diseases / complications
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Lung Diseases / diagnosis
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pleura
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Pleural Effusion / diagnosis
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Pleural Effusion / etiology
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Pleural Effusion / therapy*
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Pneumothorax / diagnosis
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Pneumothorax / etiology
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Pneumothorax / therapy
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Radiography, Thoracic
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Safety
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed