| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9387305 | Academic Radiology | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Life expectancy for most patients who develop “ex vacuo” pneumothorax following therapeutic thoracentesis is short (<6 months). Chest tube placement is not necessary in asymptomatic patients and is unlikely to provide clinical benefit.
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Authors
Skorn Ponrartana, Jeanne M. LaBerge, Robert K. Kerlan, Mark W. Wilson, Roy L. Gordon,