SURGERY TODAY, cilt.44, sa.5, ss.834-838, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)
Chest tubes are used for drainage of the pleural cavity. Traditionally, large-bore catheters are inserted for all indications, but there has been a recent tendency to use small-bore catheters. We share the results of our experience of using small-bore catheters for almost all indications routinely in our clinic.