A Novel Mediastinal Drainage Tube for Mediastinitis.
10.5090/kjtcs.2015.48.5.378
- Author:
Jun Ho YHANG
1
;
In Seok JANG
;
Sung Hwan KIM
;
Hyun Ho PARK
;
Dong Hoon KANG
;
Jun Young CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Korea. isjang@gnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Note
- Keywords:
Mediastinitis;
Mediastinal abscess
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Chest Tubes;
Drainage*;
Mediastinitis*;
Tissue Adhesions
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2015;48(5):378-379
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Mediastinitis is a life-threatening disease, and effective drainage is needed to treat mediastinitis with abscess formation. We recommend an alternative drainage method using chest tube binding with a Silastic Penrose drainage tube. The use of a Silastic Penrose drainage tube may help to manage mediastinitis with abscess formation. This method facilitates effective draining and prevents tissue adhesion.
