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Chest Tubes

Medical Definition: Plastic tubes used for drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space. Their surgical insertion is called tube thoracostomy.
Guide Notes: "used for drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space"
Previously Indexed: Catheterization (1977-1989),Catheters, Indwelling (1980-1982),Drainage (1966-1989),Intubation (1966-1989),Respiration, Artificial (1983-1985),Suction (1977-1989)

Chest Tubes Medical Definitions and Terms

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