Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2000 Apr;33(4):306-309.
2mm Video Thoracoscopic Examination for Primary Spontaneous Peumothorax
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul.
Abstract
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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evalute the diagnostic value of 2mm video
thoracoscopy for primary spontaneous penumothorax.
MATERIAL AND METHOD: During the period of March to June 1999, we prospectively analyzed 33
consecutive patients suffering from primary spontaneous pneumothorax. 2mm video-assisted
thoracoscopy was compared with the operative finding. We observed recurrence during the mean
follow-up of 3months.
RESULT: Blebs were present in 24 patient(73%: 24/33). These were treated by 10mm video-assised
thoracoscopic stapling. Nine pateints with no bleb were treated with pleural drainage. There
were no significant differences in the bleb finding. No recurrence occurred during the
follow-up period.
CONCLUSIONS
A 2mm video thoracoscopic examination for primary spontaneous pnumothorax is a useful alternative in deciding the operative indication.
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