| Literature DB >> 24414327 |
Calvin S H Ng1, Gaetano Rocco, Anthony P C Yim.
Abstract
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common condition that impacts significantly on healthcare expenditure. Its optimal management, however, remains a subject of considerable controversy. The proven safety and efficacy of minimal access video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has changed the way we manage this condition. We present VATS pleurodesis utilizing the endoscopic stapling technique for the management of spontaneous pneumothorax.Year: 2005 PMID: 24414327 DOI: 10.1510/mmcts.2004.000349
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg ISSN: 1813-9175