[Bullectomy utilizing EndoGIA under thoracoscopic guidance].
We report 5 cases of pneumothorax successfully treated with an endoscopic GIA stapling device (EndoGIA) under thoracoscopic guidance. There were no complications such as air leak or bleeding, and patients were discharged 2 to 7 days after operation. Surgical procedure utilizing EndoGIA has been proved to have advantages such as less pain, early return to normal activity and more cosmetic incision.
Kaseda
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Department of Thoracic Surgery, Saiseikal Kanagawa-ken Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.
Kitano
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Ito
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Nakae
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013906:Thoracoscopy