| Homer syndrome after thoracoscopic apicectomy for spontaneous pneumothorax as a complication of chest tube placement. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18360998 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe a case of Horner syndrome occurring secondary only to the high insertion of a chest tube after video-thoracoscopic apicectomy for spontaneous pneumothorax. Because all other causes could be ruled out, the Authors assume that the lesion to the sympathetic nerve fibres was caused by pressure exerted by the tip of the chest tube. Horner syndrome due to this cause can easily be avoided. The tip of the chest tube should be kept at the level of, or below, the third posterior rib, unless the clinical situation dictates otherwise. This cause of Horner syndrome must be taken into account because, if recognized and treated promptly, it can be fully resolved. |
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Authors:
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Micaela Piccoli; Marco Golinelli; Giovanni Colli; Barbara Mullineris; Gianluigi Melotti |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chirurgia italiana Volume: 59 ISSN: 0009-4773 ISO Abbreviation: Chir Ital Publication Date: 2007 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-25 Completed Date: 2008-04-11 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0151753 Medline TA: Chir Ital Country: Italy |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 887-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, S. Agostino Estense Hospital, Modena. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Chest Tubes / adverse effects* Female Horner Syndrome / etiology* Humans Iatrogenic Disease Pneumothorax / surgery* Radiography, Thoracic Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted* |
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Chir Ital. 2009 Mar-Apr;61(2):269
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19537006
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