VATS decortication in patients with stage 3 empyema

G. Olgac, M. Fazlioglu, Cemal Asim Kutlu

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Abstract

We present here a technique for VATS decortication in patients with stage 3 empyema. It was undertaken with satisfactory outcomes in a limited number of patients. In our technique, the fibrous peel at the surface of the lung is completely removed via two or three incisions without parietal decortication. We believe that our technique will be improved with increased experience and may be an alternative to open thoracotomy and decortication in a selected group of stage 3 empyema patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)318-320
Number of pages3
JournalThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
Volume53
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Decortication
  • Empyema
  • VATS

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