Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Mar 1996
Loculated pneumothoraces in patients with acute respiratory disease treated with mechanical ventilation: preliminary observations after image-guided drainage.
To report the clinical impact of image-guided percutaneous drainage of loculated pneumothoraces in patients with acute respiratory disease treated with mechanical ventilation. ⋯ Image-guided catheter placement may play a role in the acute management of loculated pneumothorax and adult respiratory distress syndrome. This type of therapy may reverse the deterioration of gas exchange and reduce the risk of further pulmonary compromise.