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[Dangers and errors in pleural puncture and placing suction drainage]
1Lungenklinik Havelhöhe, Berlin.
Abstract:
Mistakes during puncture and drainage of the pleural space can result in serious complications. A few case reports are presented. Injuries of intrathoracic and intraabdominal organs can occur-, the latter mainly due to underestimating the elevated level of the diaphragm. Trauma of the liver and spleen are mainly observed in such cases. To avoid such life-threatening complications "blind" puncture and drainage should be avoided and visual aids such as fluoroscopy, CT and ultrasonography should be used more frequently.
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