Video thoracoscopy: routine application for recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax

J Natl Med Assoc. 1994 Jul;86(7):527-9.

Abstract

Video thoracoscopy is a technique that allows a minimally invasive approach to common thoracic surgical problems. This article reports three patients with recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax managed by video thoracoscopic apical bleb resection and describes the surgical technique.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pneumothorax / surgery*
  • Recurrence
  • Thoracoscopes
  • Thoracoscopy / methods*