Transection of lung as rare complication of pigtail catheter placement
Pigtail catheters and chest tubes are commonly used for effective resolution of pneumothoraces and drainage of simple pleural effusions. Given their small calibers, better flexibility and more ease at the time of insertion, pigtail catheters are associated with lower risks of complications when comp...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043321003204 |