Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2876334 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Using autologous blood to treat secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) in patients with advanced COPD is easy, safe, and effective. The dose of blood required for autologous blood patch pleurodesis should be dependent on the body weight, and 1 mL/kg blood may be efficient.
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Authors
Guo qiang MD, Jun MS, Fangwen MS, Hucheng MS,