Tractotomy using the Penrose drain guide for deep lung injury caused by chest drainage: a case report

Abstract Background Pulmonary tractotomy effectively treats deep pulmonary penetrating injuries; however, it requires the accurate insertion of forceps or a stapler into the wound tract. This report describes a case of tractotomy using the Penrose drain guide for a deep lung injury caused by chest d...

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Main Authors: Hironori Oyamatsu, Hideki Tsubouchi, Kunio Narita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2021-06-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01215-6
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