title: [New attitudes to the treatment of recurrent idiopathic pneumothorax].
abstract: We examine the classical indications for thoracoscopy in case of pneumothorax and recall the therapeutic modalities of thoracoscopic treatment. We then discuss the long-term incidence of this approach, examining outcome in terms of post-operative pain, respiratory function, cost and complications. A comparison of these parameters after thoracoscopy with those observed after classical surgery would favor thoracoscopic management.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie thoracique et générale, Hôpital d'instruction des Armées Percy, Clamart.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bagan
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Legros
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Cerceau
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Diallo
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pons
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jancovici
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004322:Drainage; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D020775:Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects; D013906:Thoracoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors