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MMCTS (April 25, 2005). doi:10.1510/mmcts.2004.000349
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Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) pleurodesis for pneumothorax

Calvin S.H. Nga, Gaetano Roccob and Anthony P.C. Yima,*

a Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, NT, Hong Kong SAR, China
b Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom

* Corresponding author: * Tel.: +852-26-322629; fax: +852-26-478273. E-mail: yimap{at}cuhk.edu.hk

Spontaneous pneumothorax is a common condition that impacts significantly on healthcare expenditure. Its optimal management, however, remains a subject of considerable controversy. The proven safety and efficacy of minimal access video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has changed the way we manage this condition. We present VATS pleurodesis utilizing the endoscopic stapling technique for the management of spontaneous pneumothorax.

Key Words: Spontaneous pneumothorax • Thoracoscopy • Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)

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