THORACOSCOPIC THERAPY OF AN IATROGENIC HE MOTHORAX

Authors
RIEGER R SCHRENK P WAYAND W
Citation
R. Rieger et al., THORACOSCOPIC THERAPY OF AN IATROGENIC HE MOTHORAX, Chirurg, 65(8), 1994, pp. 730-732
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Chirurg → ACNP
ISSN journal
00094722
Volume
65
Issue
8
Year of publication
1994
Pages
730 - 732
Database
ISI
SICI code
0009-4722(1994)65:8<730:TTOAIH>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Video-assisted thoracoscopy is an innovative technique which now allow s the surgeon to approach various intrathoracic pathologic conditions without thoracotomy. In a 20-year-old male with pneumothorax urgent su rgical intervention was necessary because of severe hemothorax followi ng chest tube placement. The successful management of this patient by video-assisted thoracoscopy is presented.