Video-thoracoscopy diagnosis and treatment of persistent post-traumatic pneumothorax

Striffeler, H.; Ris, H.B.

Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 123(23): 1207-1209

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672
PMID: 8327868
Document Number: 415829
Despite correct chest tube drainage, 2 patients had persistent pneumothorax after blunt chest trauma and were referred for further treatment. Videothoracoscopy revealed small lung lacerations caused by rib fragments. A small wedge resection performed via thoracoscopy by the use of an endostapler resulted in immediate and permanent relief of air leakage.

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