Rashid M A, Wikström T, Ortenwall P
Dept of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Ostra, Gothenburg University, Sweden.
Eur Respir J. 1998 Oct;12(4):958-9. doi: 10.1183/09031936.98.12040958.
Although some techniques have been described for securing chest tubes, many complications are still reported. A simple method is described for securing chest tubes and closure of the wound, resulting in good fixation of the tube and an airtight closure of the chest wall with a cosmetically satisfactory result.
