Ultrasound-guided small-bore chest drain placement: a retrospective analysis of feasibility, safety and clinical implications in internal medicine ward
Ultrasound-guided small-bore chest drain placement is a feasible, safe, and effective alternative to surgical chest tube insertion in selected patients in internal medicine wards, potentially avoiding the need for hospitalization or transfer to specialized thoracic surgery services.
Authors
- Carla Serra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5555-0745)
- Andrea Boccatonda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9303-7790)
- Viola Tallarico
- Susanna Vicari
- Stefano Venerato
Institutions
- Azienda USL di Bologna (IT)
- University of Bologna (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ultrasound
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40477-025-01000-3
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.04