Indications and complications of tube thoracostomy with improvised underwater seal bottles

Indications and complications of tube thoracostomy with improvised underwater seal bottles

Background: Tube thoracostomy is a lifesaving and frequently performed procedure in hospitals where the expertise and necessary tools are available. Where the ideal drainage receptacle is unavailable, the underwater seal device can be improvised with bottled water plastic can especially in emergency...

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Main Authors: Sunday A Edaigbini, Ibrahim Z Delia, Muhammad B Aminu, Abosede A Orogade, Ndubuisi Anumenechi, Ibrahim D Aliyu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
Complications
indications
improvisation
tube thoracostomy
Online Access:http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2014;volume=20;issue=2;spage=79;epage=82;aulast=Edaigbini

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