Bilateral tension pneumothoraces during minimally invasive parathyroidectomy: A case report.
10.4097/kjae.2009.57.2.246
- Author:
Andres FALABELLA
1
;
Michael W LEW
;
Walter L CHANG
;
Eugene L BAK
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA 91010, USA. afalabella@coh.org
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Minimally invasive surgery;
Parathyroidectomy;
Pneumothorax
- MeSH:
Cosmetics;
Incidence;
Neck;
Parathyroid Diseases;
Parathyroidectomy;
Patient Satisfaction;
Pneumothorax
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2009;57(2):246-248
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Minimally invasive parathyroidectomy, a new technique for the surgical management of parathyroid disease, is gaining popularity. The smaller incision in the neck results in better cosmetic results and patient satisfaction. Despite a low incidence of complications, the anesthesiologist should be aware and prepared to manage life saving situations. We describe a case of bilateral tension pneumothoraces during minimally invasive parathyroidectomy.
