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Am J Perinatol 1996; 13(4): 245-247
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994373
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994373
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
© 1996 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
Fibrin Glue Treatment for Recurrent Pneumothorax in a Premature Infant
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Publication History
Publication Date:
04 March 2008 (online)
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ABSTRACT
A case of a premature infant in whom recurrent pneumothorax was successfully treated by injection of fibrin glue into the pleural cavity through the chest tube is reported. Pleurodesis with fibrin glue was found to be both safe and effective.
Keywords
Fibrin glue - recurrent pneumothorax - pleurodesis