2022
DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11485
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Tensioned space after pneumonectomy for cancer with mediastinal shift and cardiac tamponade‑causes and treatment (Review)

Abstract: Regarding the pleural space after pneumonectomy for malignancy, a vast number of studies have assessed early drop in the fluid level, suggesting a broncho-pleural fistula, but only a small number of studies reported on the abnormal increase in the fluid level-a potentially lethal complication.In the present study, the available databases worldwide were screened and 19 cases were retrieved, including 14 chylothorax and 3 hydrothorax cases, 1 pneumothorax and 1 haemothorax case. Tension chylothorax is caused by … Show more

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