Management of malignant pleural effusions and pneumothorax |
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Authors: | Erasmus J J Goodman P C Patz E F |
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Affiliation: | Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA. erasmool@mc.duke.edu |
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Abstract: | Pneumothorax may occur spontaneously or result from underlying lung disease or as a complication of interventional thoracic procedures. Percutaneous catheter placement enables safe and effective drainage of pneumothoraces with rapid relief of symptoms and restoration of vital capacity and oxygenation. |
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