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. 1994 Sep;49(9):922–923. doi: 10.1136/thx.49.9.922

Pleural abrasion via axillary thoracotomy in the era of video assisted thoracic surgery.

D A Simansky 1, A Yellin 1
PMCID: PMC475197  PMID: 7940436

Abstract

BACKGROUND--Recurrent episodes of spontaneous pneumothorax can be managed medically or surgically by various methods, video assisted thoracoscopy being the latest and most attractive. METHODS--A retrospective analysis was made of 43 pleural abrasions performed in 39 patients through a 4-6 cm axillary thoracotomy incision. RESULTS--There were no deaths and complications were few. At a mean follow up of 33 months there were two recurrences, neither of which required drainage. CONCLUSIONS--Compared with results achieved with video assisted thoracoscopic surgery, open pleural abrasion via a small thoracotomy may be the treatment of choice in most hospitals.

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