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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) pleurodesis for pneumothorax

Calvin S.H. Ng, Gaetano Rocco, Anthony P.C. Yim

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Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common condition that impacts significantly on healthcare expenditure. Its optimal management, however, remains a subject of considerable controversy. The proven safety and efficacy of minimal access video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has changed the way we manage this condition. We present VATS pleurodesis utilizing the endoscopic stapling technique for the management of spontaneous pneumothorax.

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Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common condition that impacts significantly on healthcare expenditure. Its optimal management, however, remains a subject of considerable controversy. The proven safety and efficacy of minimal access video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has changed the way we manage this condition. We present VATS pleurodesis utilizing the endoscopic stapling technique for the management of spontaneous pneumothorax.

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Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common condition that impacts significantly on healthcare expenditure. Its optimal management, however, remains a subject of considerable controversy. The proven safety and efficacy of minimal access video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has changed the way we manage this condition. We present VATS pleurodesis utilizing the endoscopic stapling technique for the management of spontaneous pneumothorax.

Key concepts: Medicine, Pleurodesis, Pneumothorax, Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Thoracoscopy, Surgery, General surgery

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