Peripheral nerves of the lateral thoracic wall appear safe from incisions 1 cm anterior to MAL. Currently, insertion of chest drains targets the fifth intercostal space. Guidelines exist to find this ...

Examination on admission was normal apart from minor tenderness on palpation of the left lower chest wall. Chest x ray showed cardiomegaly with right lung shadowing, and ventilation/perfusion scan was ...

We aimed to assess patient satisfaction with lateral chest wall portacaths in children with CF. Methods All children in a geographical region with CF and portacath in situ were identified. Site of ...