| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3233349 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2008 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
The existing evidence indicates that needle aspiration is at least as safe and effective as tube thoracostomy for management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax. Additionally, needle aspiration carries the benefit of fewer hospital admissions and shorter length of hospital stay.
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Authors
Shahriar MD, Claritza L. MD,