2006•Journal of laparoscopic surgeryRequires access
Treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax by video-assisted transaxillary Muscle-Sparing minithoracotomy
AN Yu-l
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Abstract
Objective:To explore the clinical experience for treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax through a Video-assisted transaxillary Muscle-Sparing minithoracotomy.Methods:The clinical data of forty-two patients with spontaneous pneumothorax underwent surgical operation through a video-assisted transaxillary Muscle-Sparing minithoracotomy were analyzed retrospectively.Results:All operations were performed successfully.There was no hospital death or severe postoperative complications.The mean operating time was 68(60-120)min,and the average intraoperative blood loss was 80(60-250)ml.The mean postoperative hospitalization was 10(8-15)days.The follow-up ranged from 1 to 12 months and one patient was reccurrence.Conclusions:Treatment of spontaneous Pneumothorax by video-assisted transaxillary Muscle-Sparing minithoracotomy has the advantages of minimal invasion,safety and high efficacy,which is worthfurther clinical application.