Transection of lung as rare complication of pigtail catheter placement

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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Main Authors: Dianelys Mendez, MD, Anish Samuel, MD, Sherif Roman, MD, Konstantinos Leou, MD, Rajapriya Manickam, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Pneumothorax complications
Pigtail catheter complications
Transection of lung
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043321003204

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