1. A simplified technique for closing thoracostomy incisions
Bernard G Vasseur, MD 
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 
Volume 77, Issue 4, Pages (April 2004)
DOI: /S (03)

2. Fig 1
Technique of stitch placement; one suture loop and two skin incisions are shown.
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3. Fig 2 Simultaneous removal of the chest tubes under direct vision.
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4. Fig 3
Appearance of incisions after wound closure and with the loop in place.
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