title: Thoracoscopic retrieval of a fractured thoracentesis catheter.
abstract: With the resurgence of laparoscopic surgical procedures, thorascopic procedures have followed close behind. Many procedures which in the past have required formal thoracotomy may now be performed via less invasive methods. Presented herein is a report and description of thoracoscopic retrieval of a fractured thoracentesis catheter.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, USA.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Albrink
authors.forename: E W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: McAllister
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011677:Punctures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013906:Thoracoscopy; D013909:Thorax