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Procedural Steps For Chest Tube Insertion

- Types of Thoracotomy

  1. Simple Thoracostomy:
    • A drainage tube (chest tube) is inserted to drain fluid or air.
  2. Diagnostic Thoracostomy:
    • Used to identify the exact cause of problems in the pleural cavity, such as direct examination of accumulated fluid.