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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… 
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ChestChest TubesEducational aspectsSubdivision of thorax

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Needle Thoracostomy

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Ostomy

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2017
2017
Fluid Overload and Cumulative Thoracostomy Output Are Associated With Surgical Site Infection After Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Objectives: To determine the impact of cumulative, postoperative thoracostomy output, amount of bolus IV fluids and peak fluid… 
2014
2014
Spontaneous tracheal rupture: a case report.
2014
2014
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… 
2011
2011
A four-muscle-flap for thoracomyoplasty in patients with sacrificed thoracodorsal vessels.
Review
2008
Review
2008
Streptococcus acidominimus isolated from a multiloculated empyema in a critically ill adult man with pneumonia: case report and review of literature.
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… 
2001
2001
The Value of Small-Bore Catheter Thoracostomy in the Treatment of Malignant Pleural Effusions
Background: Malignant pleural effusions can cause severe debilitating symptoms and impair the quality of life. Treatment is often… 
1993
1993
Needle thoracostomy fails to detect a fatal tension pneumothorax.
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