Unexpected haemorrhage from lateral thoracic artery following the removal of a pleural drainage tube. Issue 12 (23rd November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Matsuura, Keigo; Tada, Makoto; Sumi, Toshiyuki; Osuda, Koichi; Nakata, Hisashi; Chiba, Hirofumi
• Is Part Of: Respirology case reports. Volume 9:Issue 12(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-11-23
• Subjects: haemorrhage -- lateral thoracic artery -- pneumothorax; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.882
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-3380

Abstract

Abstract: Pulmonologists must be aware of the possible arterial bleeding even during the removal of a safely inserted drain. Abstract : We report an unexpected haemorrhage from lateral thoracic artery following the removal of a pleural drainage tube which had been safely inserted. Pulmonologists must be aware of the possible arterial bleeding even during the removal of a safely inserted drain.