Description of a new technique: Management of pleural effusion with a Cystofix catheter

Authors: KILIC, Dalokay; FINDIKCIOGLU, Alper¹; HATIPOGLU, Ahmet²

Source: Respirology, Volume 12, Number 2, March 2007 , pp. 288-290(3)

Abstract:

Description of a new technique: Management of pleural effusion with a Cystofix catheter

KILIC D, FINDIKCIOGLU A, HATIPOGLU A. Respirology 2007; 12: 288-290 Abstract:

Pleural effusion (PE) is a common and serious complication of respiratory disease that often requires drainage. Forty-four patients whose PE were successfully treated with a Cystofix catheter are reported. This is a new technique for draining PE that should be considered in all patients.

Keywords: Cystofix catheter; pleural drainage; pleural effusion

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2006.00965.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center and 2: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey

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