Stapling and Suturing of Blebs and Bullae without Excision in Thoracoscopic Surgery.
- Author:
Yeun Gue KIM
1
;
Hyung Ho CHOI
;
Hyun Woong YANG
;
Sam Yoon LEE
;
Jong Bum CHUI
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Chosun University Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Pneumothorax;
Thoracoscopy;
Surgery method
- MeSH:
Blister*;
Pneumothorax;
Recurrence;
Surgical Instruments;
Thoracoscopy*
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
1998;31(10):995-998
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Prolonged air leak is a common complication after thoracoscopic bullectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A technique is described to minimize postoperative air leak in thoracoscopic surgery for the treatment of recurrent or persistent spontaneous pneumothorax. RESULTS: A 3.5cm utility incision is made in the anterior axillary line at the level of the third intercostal space, and blebs and bullae are stapled and sutured without excision, using standard surgical instruments and stapler. CONCLUSIONS: This technique may be useful to reduce prolonged air leak after removal of the bleb and bullous lesion, and may minimize the delayed recurrence of ipsilateral pneumothorax.
