Aspiration Test Predicts Need for Operation in Pediatric Spontaneous...
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Study publication and group that conducted the study mentioned.
Study publication and group that conducted the study mentioned.
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Explanation of initial treatment protocol: aspiration with pigtail catheter.
Explanation of initial treatment protocol: aspiration with pigtail catheter.
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Decision rule 1: Sent home if aspiration is successful.
Decision rule 1: Sent home if aspiration is successful.
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Decision rule 2: Admitted to the hospital if aspiration fails.
Decision rule 2: Admitted to the hospital if aspiration fails.
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Key finding: 83% of aspiration failures require VATS.
Key finding: 83% of aspiration failures require VATS.
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Recurrence rate of those sent home: 44% (no tension pneumothorax).
Recurrence rate of those sent home: 44% (no tension pneumothorax).
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Authors' recommendation: aspiration protocol and OR for failures.
Authors' recommendation: aspiration protocol and OR for failures.
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Dr. Daniel von Allmen discusses a possible shift in management for patients with spontaneous pneumothorax, as he summarizes "Changing the Paradigm for Management of Pediatric Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax" from the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.
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