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. 1983 Dec;38(12):934–936. doi: 10.1136/thx.38.12.934

Treatment of pneumothorax by simple aspiration.

A A Hamilton, G J Archer
PMCID: PMC459700  PMID: 6665753

Abstract

Ten patients with pneumothoraces were treated by simple aspiration. Treatment was successful in seven after single or multiple aspirations. Only one of these pneumothoraces has recurred and surgical treatment was then required.

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