@article{IR, author = {McConnell, Keeley and Dewey, Elizabeth and Goodman, Andrew and Flemming, Michael and Zentmeyer, Avery}, url = {http://digitalcollections.ohsu.edu/record/8413}, title = {Comparisons reintervention rates using traditional thoracostomy tubes versus pigtail catheter for the management of traumatic thoracic injuries at a level 1 trauma center}, publisher = {Oregon Health and Science University}, abstract = {Options for tube thoracostomy include smaller bore pigtail style catheters (12-14 French) as an alternative to traditional large bore thoracostomy tubes (>20 french). Pigtail catheters (PC) and their association with less pain have led to increased use for trauma patients. The need for repeat interventions after pigtail versus traditional thoracostomy tubes (TTT) in the setting of acute trauma is unknown. We hypothesized that pigtail catheters would be associated with more complications.}, number = {IR}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.6083/rb68xc399}, recid = {8413}, address = {2020}, }