Spontaneous haemopneumothorax: current management.
Postgrad Med J
; 87(1031): 630-5, 2011 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Spontaneous haemopneumothorax (SHP) can be life threatening and is an important cause for unexplained signs of significant hypovolaemia. There is still some debate relating to patient selection and timing of surgery, particularly in those who become stable following chest tube insertion without further blood loss. Review of the literature over the past decade in the management of SHP are presented and discussed. Surgery should be considered early in the management of SHP to reduce morbidity associated with continued haemorrhage and inadequate drainage. Lower postoperative complications and shorter hospital stay following video assisted thoracic surgery compared with thoracotomy have led to its increased acceptance as an alternative approach for SHP patients who are haemodynamically stable.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cirugía Torácica Asistida por Video
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Hemoneumotórax
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Postgrad Med J
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Hong Kong