Successful thoracoscopic evacuation of an extrapleural hematoma with delayed symptomatic pleural effusion: a case report

Abstract Background Traumatic extrapleural hematoma is a rare condition and is usually managed conservatively until spontaneous resolution unless active bleeding or expansion is found. Case presentation An 80-year-old man taking an anticoagulant medication was referred to our hospital after accident...

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Main Authors: Masanori Shimomura, Shunta Ishihara, Masashi Iwasaki, Masayoshi Inoue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2019-08-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40792-019-0691-9
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