Chest Tubes Thoracostomy: Review Article

Levent Elbeyli

doi:10.58600/eurjther-199342-1112-x

Authors

Levent Elbeyli Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Asst.Prof.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58600/eurjther-199342-1112-x

Keywords:

Chest tube, tube thoracostomy

Abstract

Traditionally, tube thoracostomy for pneumothorax or hemothorax has been handled by the thoracic surgeon. Today, because of increased use of invasive procedures by the pulmonologist, those individuals performing such procedures should be component in tube thoracostomy and principles ofmanagement. The purpose of this article was to (1) review the historic development of tube thoracostomy; (2) technique of insertion, management; (3) indications and complications associated with the procedure.

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