The 35-mm rule to guide pneumothorax management: Increases appropriate observation and decreases unnecessary chest tubes
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003573
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Axial imaging has allowed for more precise measurement and, in-turn, more objective guidelines related to the management of traumatic pneumothoraces (PTXs). In 2017, our trauma center used a guideline to observe any PTX ≤35… read more here.
Keywords: unnecessary chest; guideline; chest tubes; management ... See more keywords