Postoperative pain scores, hospital stay, drainage time, number of tube blockages, and incidences of pneumothorax or subcutaneous emphysema were recorded and statistically analyzed. Results: The ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

pleural effusion or pneumothorax may have on ventilation. Continuous, non-invasive bedside imaging You can monitor pulmonary function for up to 24 hours at a time, directly at the bedside.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the drainage effect and clinical outcomes of negative pressure chest drainage in patients after two-port thoracoscopic valve surgery, comparing the ...

COPD is closely linked to heavy smoking but can also be due to long-term exposure to respiratory toxins from factories or mining. Pneumothorax is a collapsed lung. It occurs when a hole in your lung ...