title: Over-the-wire placement of large bore thoracostomy tubes.
abstract: A simple method is described for placement of large caliber thoracostomy tubes utilizing an over-the-wire (Seldinger) technique. The method employs an angioplasty balloon catheter on which a renal fascial dilator and sheath are mounted. Through the sheath a large caliber thoracostomy tube is placed into the pleural space.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick 08903-0019.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Nosher
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Siegel
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013907:Thoracostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*