Tension hydrothorax

South Med J. 1997 Nov;90(11):1156-8. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199711000-00022.

Abstract

Tension hydrothorax is a rare complication associated with a variety of diseases. In this case report, we describe the acute hemodynamic and respiratory effects of tube thoracostomy drainage in a patient with tension hydrothorax.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Pressure
  • Cardiac Output
  • Central Venous Pressure
  • Chest Tubes
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hemodynamics / physiology
  • Humans
  • Hydrothorax / physiopathology*
  • Hydrothorax / surgery
  • Lung Compliance
  • Oxygen / blood
  • Pleural Effusion / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
  • Respiration / physiology
  • Thoracostomy / instrumentation

Substances

  • Oxygen