A simplified technique for closing thoracostomy incisions

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A simplified technique for closing thoracostomy incisions Bernard G Vasseur, MD The Annals of Thoracic Surgery Volume 77, Issue 4, Pages 1467-1468 (April 2004) DOI: 10.1016/S0003-4975(03)01401-2

Fig 1 Technique of stitch placement; one suture loop and two skin incisions are shown. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2004 77, 1467-1468DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(03)01401-2)

Fig 2 Simultaneous removal of the chest tubes under direct vision. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2004 77, 1467-1468DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(03)01401-2)

Fig 3 Appearance of incisions after wound closure and with the loop in place. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2004 77, 1467-1468DOI: (10.1016/S0003-4975(03)01401-2)