The authors present the case of a 14 year old child who was successfully treated by pulmonary decortication with video-assisted thoracoscopy. Thoracoscopy caused less postoperative pain then open thoracoscopy, although it allows visualization of the entire pleural cavity. In our opinion an early use is indicated.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
[pulmonary decortication
4
thoracoscopy
4
decortication thoracoscopy
4
thoracoscopy pediatric
4
pediatric age]
4
age] authors
4
authors case
4
case year
4
year child
4
child treated
4
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!