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8379773

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
1993-10-18
pubmed:abstractText
In 1985, a thoracoscopic technique for closing bullae with hemostatic clips was developed. However, the method was limited, and therefore clinical application was small. A linear endoscopic stapler (Endo-GIA) was developed in 1990. The advent of the Endo-GIA nearly made thoracoscopic treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax practicable, and ended the use of clipping. In addition, a new operative technique was developed, the 3-cm minithoracotomy bullectomy for the treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax. This technique has now become obsolete. The current method is that of a thoracoscopic stapled bullectomy using the Endo-GIA, supported by suturing. The recurrence rate was 2.7% (1/37) using this method. The one recurrence occurred in a case where no bullae were observed during the operation. Our findings suggest that thoracoscopic stapled bullectomy supported by suturing is a practicable treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax. An economical use of the endoscopic stapler and complementary suturing may be less expensive than using a laser. Pleurodesis should be performed in the patients in whom no distinct bullae are discovered thoracoscopically.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Sep
pubmed:issn
0003-4975
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
56
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
691-3
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1993
pubmed:articleTitle
Thoracoscopic stapled bullectomy supported by suturing.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Nishi-Niigata Hospital, Japan.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't