Fibrin Glue Treatment for Recurrent Pneumothorax in a Premature Infant

J. Kuint; D. Lubin; U. Martinowitz; N. Linder

doi:10.1055/s-2007-994373

American Journal of Perinatology, Table of Contents

Am J Perinatol 1996; 13(4): 245-247
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994373

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Fibrin Glue Treatment for Recurrent Pneumothorax in a Premature Infant

J. Kuint, D. Lubin, U. Martinowitz, N. Linder

Department of Neonatology and The National Hemophilia Center, Sheba Medical Center and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

Abstract

ABSTRACT

A case of a premature infant in whom recurrent pneumothorax was successfully treated by injection of fibrin glue into the pleural cavity through the chest tube is reported. Pleurodesis with fibrin glue was found to be both safe and effective.

Keywords

Fibrin glue - recurrent pneumothorax - pleurodesis

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