Drainage of pleural fluids
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v44i1p70-78Keywords:
Pleural Drainage. Drainage/techniques. Pleural Effusion. Drainage/methods.Abstract
Drainage of pleural fluids, which allows for the reestablishment of negative pressures in the pleuralspace, is widely employed in routine medical practice. Despite being considered a relatively simple act,it may lead to severe complications if adequate care is not taken. We will highlight some aspects which,if not well tended to, will result in unsuccessful outcome of chest drainage procedures.Downloads
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2011-03-30
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Cipriano FG, Dessote LU. Drainage of pleural fluids. Medicina (Ribeirão Preto) [Internet]. 2011 Mar. 30 [cited 2024 May 15];44(1):70-8. Available from: https://www.periodicos.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/47338