In reference to aspiration of simple pneumothoraces, I note with interest
that the BTS guidelines advocate a trial of needle aspiration before
resorting to chest drainage in all cases. Has anyone on the list
successfully avoided insertion of a chest drain in those with >50%
pneumothoraces, or is it simply delaying the inevitable?
Ffion Davies
SpR A&E, Mersey
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