Chest tubes. Indications, technique, management and complications.

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Published in Chest on February 01, 1987

Authors

K S Miller, S A Sahn

Associated clinical trials:

Emergency Small vs Large Tube Thoracostomy in Chest Trauma Patients. | NCT04863989

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