Novel application of biological glue in the management of a complicated pneumothorax in cystic fibrosis


Autoria(s): Garske, Luke A.; Tam, Robert K.W.; Windsor, Morgan F.; Bell, Scott C.
Contribuinte(s)

V. Chernick

H. Pasterkamp

et al.

Data(s)

01/08/2002

Resumo

Spontaneous pneumothorax is a frequent complication in advanced lung disease of cystic fibrosis. We describe a case of a complicated pneumothorax in a 21-year old-woman with cystic fibrosis who was effectively treated with the application of biological glue via a minithoracotomy. (C) 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

Identificador

http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:62126

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Wiley-Liss

Palavras-Chave #Pediatrics #Respiratory System #Cystic Fibrosis #Pneumothorax #Biological Glue #Empyema #Air #C1 #321027 Respiratory Diseases #730110 Respiratory system and diseases (incl. asthma)
Tipo

Journal Article