Publications by authors named "Agata Dzejlili"
Is it possible to standardize the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax? Part 2: surgical methods of treatment.
Kardiochir Torakochirurgia Pol
December 2016
The present report provides a detailed description of the surgical methods for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) treatment, from open surgery (thoracotomy) to minimally invasive procedures (video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery - VATS). It describes the methods of preventing pneumothorax recurrence, including partial or complete resection of the parietal pleura and chemical pleurodesis with VATS. The pros and cons of each method are presented.
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- - The report outlines the background of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) treatment, exploring its causes, symptoms, and diagnostic processes.
- - It highlights minimally invasive treatment options for PSP, including thoracentesis and chemical pleurodesis, detailing how these procedures work.
- - The authors weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each treatment method and stress that international guidelines recommend these as the first choice in managing PSP.