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A Case of Spontaneous Hemothorax with a Ruptured Variceal Phrenic Vein
Spontaneous hemothorax is rare, with limited data available on its etiology and treatment. We report a case of massive spontaneous hemothorax with a ruptured variceal phrenic vein during pregnancy, likely a complication of the Kasai procedure. Despite closed thoracostomy, the patient's symptoms...
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Published in: | Journal of chest surgery 2022, Vol.55 (6), p.482-484 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | Korean |
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Summary: | Spontaneous hemothorax is rare, with limited data available on its etiology and treatment. We report a case of massive spontaneous hemothorax with a ruptured variceal phrenic vein during pregnancy, likely a complication of the Kasai procedure. Despite closed thoracostomy, the patient's symptoms and imaging findings did not improve. Emergent open thoracotomy and bleeding control were performed. |
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ISSN: | 2765-1606 2765-1614 |