Abstract
Pneumothorax may occur spontaneously or result from underlying lung disease or as a complication of interventional thoracic procedures. Percutaneous catheter placement enables safe and effective drainage of pneumothoraces with rapid relief of symptoms and restoration of vital capacity and oxygenation.
MeSH terms
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Catheterization / adverse effects
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Catheterization / methods
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Chest Tubes
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Contraindications
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Drainage / adverse effects
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Drainage / methods
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Humans
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Pleural Effusion, Malignant / diagnostic imaging
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Pleural Effusion, Malignant / therapy*
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Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
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Pneumothorax / therapy*
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Radiography, Thoracic
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Sclerotherapy / methods
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Thoracostomy / methods