ISSN:
1432-2218
Keywords:
Thoracoscopic surgery
;
Wedge resection
;
Spontaneous pneumothorax
;
Peripheral bronchial carcinoma
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Thoracoscopic surgery is decidedly expanded by the ability to perform pulmonary wedge resections of the lung by using the Endo-GIA-stapler. In addition to thoracoscopic biopsies, since July 1991 we have carried out wedge resections in 12 patients suffering from spontaneous pneumothorax (nine) or peripheral bronchial carcinoma (three). Postoperatively one air fistula persisted over 9 days. The chest tube was removed within 48 h in all other patients. There was no other major complication. The postoperative hospitalization period lasted 4.6 days (1–9 days). Operating time was 44 min (30–70 min). The benefit for the patient consists in the little-impaired breathing mechanics, the short hospital stay, and the favorable cosmetic result.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02210879
