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The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
; : 378-379, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-81049
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.