Skip to search formSkip to main contentSkip to account menu

Thoracostomy

Known as: Thoracostomies 
Surgical procedure involving the creation of an opening (stoma) into the chest cavity for drainage; used in the treatment of PLEURAL EFFUSION… 
National Institutes of Health

Related topics

Related topics

10 relations
ChestChest TubesEducational aspectsSubdivision of thorax

Narrower (1)

Needle Thoracostomy

Broader (1)

Ostomy

Papers overview

Semantic Scholar uses AI to extract papers important to this topic.
2015
2015
A technique for visual confirmation of intrathoracic placement of tube thoracostomy using a fiberoptic laryngoscope in a cadaver
PurposeSafe intrathoracic placement of chest tubes is a continual challenge. Current techniques for determining the intrathoracic… 
2014
2014
Surgical salvage of acquired lung lesions in extremely premature infants
Acquired neonatal lung lesions including pneumatoceles, cystic bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and pulmonary interstitial emphysema… 
2013
2013
A helicopter emergency medical service may allow faster access to highly specialised care.
INTRODUCTION Centralization of the hospital system entails longer transport for some patients. A physician-staffed helicopter may… 
2009
2009
Pancreaticopleural Fistula with Hemothorax
Pancreaticopleural fistula is an uncommon complication of chronic pancreatitis. We report a case of pancreaticopleural fistula… 
2008
2008
Acute organophosphate poisoning mimicking opioid intoxication
Organophosphates are widely used as pesticides in agriculture. They can cause poisoning by accidental exposure or in suicide… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Video-based ergonomic analysis to evaluate thoracostomy tube placement techniques.
BACKGROUND Thoracostomy for relief of pneumo- or hemothorax may be performed emergently at the bedside, in the emergency… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Outcome of Pediatric Empyema Thoracis Managed by Tube Thoracostomy
The proper management of empyema thoracis in children continues to be a source of debate. This study assessed the clinical… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Skills Taught in Acute Care NP Programs: A National Survey
Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) provide care to patients who are acutely and critically ill in a variety of care settings… 
1998
1998
[Triple filling plasty in Clagett thoracostomy].
Clagett's thoracostomy is a widely used procedure in the initial treatment of postpneumonectomy empyema. We describe in this… 
1976
1976
Bilateral tube thoracostomy to preclude fatal tension pneumothorax in patients with acute respiratory insufficiency.
Two patients with acute respiratory insufficiency requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation are described. Both patients… 
By clicking accept or continuing to use the site, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Policy (opens in a new tab), Terms of Service (opens in a new tab), and Dataset License (opens in a new tab)