Abstract: Tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion) is a surgical procedure that treats pneumothorax, a potentially life-threatening condition where air accumulates between the chest wall and the lungs ...
Exposure to asbestos can lead to the development of several diseases that affect the pleura, a membrane that lines the lungs and chest. Pleural diseases (like pleural mesothelioma, effusions, plaques, ...
2 Center for Functional Gastrointestinal and Motility Disorders, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA 3 Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal ...
Background Conditions characterised by chronic visceral pain represent a significant healthcare burden with limited treatment options. While animal models have provided insights into potential ...