Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2015 Oct;48(5):378-379. 10.5090/kjtcs.2015.48.5.378.
A Novel Mediastinal Drainage Tube for Mediastinitis
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Korea. isjang@gnu.ac.kr
- 2Institite of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Korea.
- KMID: 2382292
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2015.48.5.378
Abstract
- Mediastinitis is a life-threatening disease, and effective drainage is needed to treat mediastinitis with abscess formation. We recommend an alternative drainage method using chest tube binding with a Silastic Penrose drainage tube. The use of a Silastic Penrose drainage tube may help to manage mediastinitis with abscess formation. This method facilitates effective draining and prevents tissue adhesion.
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