Pigtail Catheter vs Chest Tube as the Initial Treatment for Pneumothorax

[摘要] As bedside ultrasound becomes synonymous with modern care of patients who are critically ill, pigtail catheters (PCs) have become increasingly common. However, head-to-head comparisons with a large-bore chest tube (LBCT) are lacking. We appreciate the work of Chang et al¹ in the recent systematic review and meta-analysis in CHEST (May 2018) comparing PCs and LBCTs as the initial treatment for pneumothorax drainage and its relevance to current hospital practices.

[学科分类] 呼吸医学