thoracostomie
Thoracostomy is a medical procedure involving the creation of an opening in the chest wall to access the pleural cavity, typically performed to drain air, blood, pus, or other fluids. This procedure is commonly indicated in cases of pneumothorax (collapsed lung), hemothorax (accumulation of blood), pleural effusion, or empyema (infection).
The procedure can be performed as an emergent or elective measure, often using local anesthesia. A small
Thoracostomy can be performed via two main techniques: closed (percutaneous) or open thoracostomy. The closed method
Post-procedure, patients are monitored closely for complications such as infection, bleeding, or re-expansion pulmonary edema. The
Thoracostomy is a critical intervention in emergency and thoracic care, facilitating lung re-expansion and improving respiratory
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