EARLY EVACUATION OF CLOTTED BLOOD IN HEMOTHORAX USING THORACOSCOPY - CASE-REPORTS

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作者
MANCINI, M [1 ]
SMITH, LM [1 ]
NEIN, A [1 ]
BUECHTER, KJ [1 ]
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[1] LOUISIANA STATE UNIV,COLL MED,DEPT SURG,1501 KINGS HIGHWAY,SHREVEPORT,LA 71130
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10.1097/00005373-199301000-00028
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R4 [临床医学];
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1002 ; 100602 ;
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Hemothorax complicated by clotting of the blood is traditionally treated with thoracotomy. Successful treatment using early thoracoscopy in two patients is described. A third patient, in whom thorascopic evacuation failed, is also discussed. Early timing of the procedure appears to enhance the opportunity for adequate drainage of the thorax with lung re-expansion.
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