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Thoracic injury is a common problem following blunt or penetrating injury. Most injuries are simple managed by closed tube thoracostomy. However, despite the universal application of tube thoracostomy, significant morbidity is associated with tube placement. As a result of these complications, several procedural and management approaches have been developed.
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Cuschieri, J. (2002). Tube Thoracostomy. In: Karmy-Jones, R., Nathens, A., Stern, E.J. (eds) Thoracic Trauma and Critical Care. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1127-4_5
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