THORACOSCOPIC RETRIEVAL OF A FRACTURED THORACENTESIS CATHETER

With the resurgence of laparoscopic surgical procedures, thorascopic p rocedures have followed close behind. Many procedures which in the pas t have required formal thoracotomy may now be performed via less invas ive methods. Presented herein is a report and description of thoracosc opic retrieval of a fractured thoracentesis catheter.