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Subxiphoid single-incision thoracoscopic surgery for bilateral primary spontaneous pneumothorax
It has been reported that single-incision thoracoscopic surgery can reduce postoperative pain without compromising the main surgical steps required for treating patients affected by primary spontaneous pneumothorax. However, all the reported thoracoscopic surgery cases with a single-incision procedu...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2015
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4414099/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25960803 http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/wiitm.2015.48572 |
Sumario: | It has been reported that single-incision thoracoscopic surgery can reduce postoperative pain without compromising the main surgical steps required for treating patients affected by primary spontaneous pneumothorax. However, all the reported thoracoscopic surgery cases with a single-incision procedure were via the intercostal route for unilateral pulmonary lesions. We present a novel single-incision thoracoscopic technique via a subxiphoid route to perform one-stage bilateral thoracoscopic surgery for bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax. Reduced postoperative pain, shorter operative time, and better cosmetic results are potential benefits of this technique in selected patients. The subxiphoid single-incision procedure may be indicated in patients with bilateral pulmonary lesions requiring surgical resections. |
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