Title

Thoracostomy tubes: A comprehensive review of complications and related topics

Authors

Michael Kwiatt, Department of Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, USA.
Abigail Tarbox, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
Mark J. Seamon, OPUS 12 Foundation Global, Inc, USA.
Mamta Swaroop, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA ; OPUS 12 Foundation Global, Inc, USA.
James Cipolla, Department of Surgery, Temple St Luke's Medical School, Bethlehem, PA, USA ; OPUS 12 Foundation Global, Inc, USA.
Charles Allen, Department of Surgery, Temple St Luke's Medical School, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
Stacinoel Hallenbeck, Department of Surgery, Temple St Luke's Medical School, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
H Tracy Davido, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
David E. Lindsey, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA ; OPUS 12 Foundation Global, Inc, USA.
Vijay A. Doraiswamy, Department of Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, USA ; OPUS 12 Foundation Global, Inc, USA.
Sagar Galwankar, Department of Emergency Medicine, Winter Haven Hospital, University of Florida, Florida, USA ; OPUS 12 Foundation Global, Inc, USA.
David Tulman, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.
Nicholas Latchana, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.
Thomas J. Papadimos, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA ; OPUS 12 Foundation Global, Inc, USA.
Charles H. Cook, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA ; OPUS 12 Foundation Global, Inc, USA.
Stanislaw P. Stawicki, Department of Surgery, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA ; OPUS 12 Foundation Global, Inc, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

International journal of critical illness and injury science

Abstract

Tube thoracostomy (TT) placement belongs among the most commonly performed procedures. Despite many benefits of TT drainage, potential for significant morbidity and mortality exists. Abdominal or thoracic injury, fistula formation and vascular trauma are among the most serious, but more common complications such as recurrent pneumothorax, insertion site infection and nonfunctioning or malpositioned TT also represent a significant source of morbidity and treatment cost. Awareness of potential complications and familiarity with associated preventive, diagnostic and treatment strategies are fundamental to satisfactory patient outcomes. This review focuses on chest tube complications and related topics, with emphasis on prevention and problem-oriented approaches to diagnosis and treatment. The authors hope that this manuscript will serve as a valuable foundation for those who wish to become adept at the management of chest tubes.

First Page

143

Last Page

55

DOI

10.4103/2229-5151.134182

Publication Date

4-1-2014

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