Carbon dioxide insufflation aids video-assisted thoracic surgery in a young child

Authors
Sakata, S Yoshida, I Otani, Y Kawashima, O Kamiyoshihara, M Ishikawa, S Morishita, Y
Citation
S. Sakata et al., Carbon dioxide insufflation aids video-assisted thoracic surgery in a young child, THOR CARD S, 47(6), 1999, pp. 399-400
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON
ISSN journal
01716425 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
399 - 400
Database
ISI
SICI code
0171-6425(199912)47:6<399:CDIAVT>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
A 3-year-old girl with pectus excavatum successfully underwent exploration using video-assisted thoracic surgery. A complete pericardial defect was id entified. The lung was kept totally collapsed during the procedure using lo w-flow (1 L/min), low-pressure (7 mmHg) carbon dioxide insufflation, This t echnique is expected to be a safe adjunct to thoracoscopic procedures in in fants and small children.