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Summary
In a series of 68 cases of spontaneous pneumothorax admitted to the Royal Victoria
Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, in the years 1949–54, eight cases were complicated
by bleeding into the pleural cavity and these are reported. One case died and the
autopsy findings are described. The other cases have been followed up, the longest
period of follow-up being five and a half years.
Difficulties in the diagnosis and management of these cases are discussed. Intrapleural
streptokinase-streptodornase mixture was given in one case and evidence is produced
to suggest that this precipitated further bleeding. All cases should be in a hospital,
where thoracotomy can be carried out if operation becomes necessary as an urgent measure.
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Publication history
Received:
January 30,
1956
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© 1956 Baillière, Tindall & Cox, Ltd. Published by Elsevier Inc.
