Pneumothorax, hemothorax, and other abnormalities of the pleural space.
The clinical setting and treatment of various types of pneumothorax are detailed; chylothorax and hemothorax are also discussed. Tube thoracostomy, which can be performed with basic surgical skills if attention is paid to potential complications and optimal technique, is described.
D002916:Chylothorax / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004630:Emergencies; D004653:Empyema / Q000209:etiology; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000293:injuries; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects