Complications of thoracoscopy.
Thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive thoracic surgical technique that is gaining widespread use for several surgical procedures. Although the complication rate is relatively low, there are definable risks associated with the technique. Careful attention to patient selection and an understanding of the complications associated with one-lung ventilation and video-assisted surgical techniques can help one to anticipate and prevent complications.
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. paige.latham@email.swmed.edu
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