2009•Henan Journal of SurgeryRequires access
Experience video-assisted thoracoscopy for spontaneous pneumothorax in 55 cases
Zhu Xiao-ha
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Abstract
Objective To investigate the clinical application of minimally invasive video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax.Methods A retrospective analysis from 2004 to June 2008 in our hospital carried out 55 cases of spontaneous pneumothorax by video-assisted thoracoscopic minimally invasive surgical treatment of clinical data.Results The results of surgery in this group of patients with no death and serious complications rate was 100%.Conclusion The video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery(VATS)treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax,with a safe,effective,low relapse rate,minor injury,quick recovery,etc,is a reasonable choice.