| Intercostal artery laceration following thoracentesis. | |
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PMID: 20979678 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Intercostal artery laceration is an unusual complication following thoracentesis, and has been reported only in elderly patients. We report a case of a 78-year-old man who developed a massive hemothorax following thoracentesis. Post-thoracentesis radiograph revealed a substantial increase in pleural fluid, and emergency chest tube insertion identified the hemothorax. He underwent right thoracotomy for repair of the intercostal artery laceration. |
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Authors:
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Mary L Yacovone; Ritha Kartan; Manuel Bautista |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Respiratory care Volume: 55 ISSN: 0020-1324 ISO Abbreviation: Respir Care Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-28 Completed Date: 2010-12-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7510357 Medline TA: Respir Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1495-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Health Professions, The Bitonte College of Health and Human Services, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH 44515, USA. mlyacovone@ysu.edu |
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Aged Arteries / injuries Hemothorax / etiology*, surgery Humans Intercostal Muscles / blood supply* Lacerations / etiology* Male Paracentesis / adverse effects* Thoracotomy |
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