Intrapleural tetracycline for spontaneous pneumothorax with persistent air leak
Wang, Y.T.; Ng, K.Y.; Poh, S.C.
Singapore Medical Journal 29(1): 72-73
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675 PMID: 3406775 Document Number: 313284
Six patients with spontaneous pneumothorax and persistent air leak were given intrapleural tetracycline. Tetracycline was unsuccessful in producing pleurodesis in all but one patient. Severe but self-limited painful reactions may accompany its use.
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