Fractured indwelling pleural catheters.

Indwelling pleural catheters (IPCs) are increasingly used in the management of malignant pleural effusions. IPCs are designed to be secured in situ indefinitely; however, in selected patients, IPCs can be removed when drainage ceases. This case series reports complications of removal of IPCs that re...

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Main Authors: Fysh, E, Wrightson, J, Lee, Y, Rahman, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012