Method of thoracoscopic pleurectomy

Ann Thorac Surg. 1994 Jun;57(6):1665-6; discussion 1666-7. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90154-6.

Abstract

A method of thoracoscopic pleurectomy using hydrodissection is presented. The results of its use in 8 patients are described, and pleurectomy as a form of pleurodesis is discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Dissection / methods
  • Humans
  • Length of Stay
  • Pleura / surgery*
  • Pneumothorax / surgery
  • Recurrence
  • Sodium Chloride / administration & dosage
  • Surgical Stapling
  • Thoracoscopes
  • Thoracoscopy / methods*

Substances

  • Sodium Chloride