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