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Am J Perinatol 1996; 13(4): 245-247
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994373
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© 1996 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Fibrin Glue Treatment for Recurrent Pneumothorax in a Premature Infant

J. Kuint, D. Lubin, U. Martinowitz, N. Linder
  • Department of Neonatology and The National Hemophilia Center, Sheba Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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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