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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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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