Large-Bore and Small-Bore Chest Tubes: Types, Function, and Placement

David T Cooke; Elizabeth David

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2012.10.006

Large-Bore and Small-Bore Chest Tubes: Types, Function, and Placement

David T Cooke, Elizabeth David

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Abstract

Chest tubes are placed in the pleural space, either surgically or percutaneously to evacuate abnormal fluid and air. Indications for chest tubes include therapeutic drainage of pleural conditions such as pneumothorax, hemothorax, empyema, chylothorax, and malignant effusions, as well as prophylaxis drainage of air, blood, and other fluids after chest surgery. This article characterizes the types of chest tubes, reviews the basic techniques for insertion, and describes the comparative effectiveness between large-bore and small-bore chest tubes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	17-24
Number of pages	8
Journal	Thoracic Surgery Clinics
Volume	23
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thorsurg.2012.10.006
State	Published - Feb 2013

Keywords

Chest tubes
Effusions
French
Large bore
Small bore

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Surgery

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