Thoracoscopic retrieval of unusual iatrogenic foreign bodies

Background Management of pyothorax and pneumothorax requires aspiration and/or intercostal drainage. Case characteristics We present two cases which were complicated by instrument-related events resulting in breakage of needle or intercostal drainage tube resulting in pleural foreign body. Intervent...

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Published in:Indian pediatrics 2016-04, Vol.53 (4), p.341-342
Main Authors: Manchanda, Vivek, Sengar, M., Mohta, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
Chest Tubes - adverse effects
Child, Preschool
Empyema, Pleural - etiology
Female
Foreign Bodies - complications
Foreign Bodies - diagnosis
Foreign Bodies - surgery
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Infant, Newborn
Male
Maternal and Child Health
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Needles - adverse effects
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Thoracoscopy
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Summary:Background Management of pyothorax and pneumothorax requires aspiration and/or intercostal drainage. Case characteristics We present two cases which were complicated by instrument-related events resulting in breakage of needle or intercostal drainage tube resulting in pleural foreign body. Intervention/Outcome The patients were stabilized and the foreign bodies retrieved using thoracoscopic approach. Message Thoracoscopy provides a minimally invasive approach to deal with pleural foreign bodies.
ISSN:0019-6061
0974-7559
DOI:10.1007/s13312-016-0848-6