Pneumothorax Following Thoracentesis

Volume: 170, Issue: 4, Pages: 332 - 332
Published: Feb 22, 2010
Abstract
Little is known about the factors related to the development of pneumothorax following thoracentesis. We aimed to determine the mean pneumothorax rate following thoracentesis and to identify risk factors for pneumothorax through a systematic review and meta-analysis.We reviewed MEDLINE-indexed studies from January 1, 1966, through April 1, 2009, and included studies of any design with at least 10 patients that reported the pneumothorax rate...
Paper Details
Title
Pneumothorax Following Thoracentesis
Published Date
Feb 22, 2010
Volume
170
Issue
4
Pages
332 - 332
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