Article: Thoracoscopic bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax in pediatric patients

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TitleThoracoscopic bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax in pediatric patients
AuthorsChung, PHY1
Wong, KKY1
Lan, LCL1
Tam, PKH1
KeywordsBullectomy
Pediatrics thoracoscopy
Pleurodesis
Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Issue Date2009
PublisherSpringer Verlag. The Journal's web site is located at http://link.springer.de/link/service/journals/00383/index.htm
CitationPediatric Surgery International, 2009, v. 25 n. 9, p. 763-766 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00383-009-2432-9
AbstractIntroduction: Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a condition that carries significant morbidities and mortalities if not managed properly. Thoracotomy with bullectomy has been the treatment of choice for persistent air leak or recurrence after initial chest drain insertion. With the advancement in minimal invasive surgery, the thoracoscopic approach can dramatically reduce the complications of open thoracotomy. We review our experience in managing spontaneous pneumothorax in children using thoracoscopy. Materials and methods: The medical records of all patients who were discharged with the diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax from 1997 to 2007 were reviewed. The demographic data and management were noted. For those patients who underwent thoracoscopic surgery, the intra-operative findings, post-operative outcomes and complications were compared. Results: A total of 15 patients with spontaneous pneumothorax were identified. They all received chest drain insertion as the primary treatment modality. Nine patients, with mean age 16.1 ± 0.9 years, failed the initial management and subsequently received thoracoscopic surgery with a mean interval of 7.6 ± 2.5 days after initial chest drain insertion. Among these patients, bullae were found in seven patients (two patients had more than one bulla). The bullae were excised with mean operative time being 63.9 ± 25.2 min. No conversion to thoracotomy was reported. All patients received paracetamol as pain control and there was no associated complication. No recurrence was found at follow-up till now. Conclusion: This study confirms that the presence of bulla is commonly seen in patients with spontaneous pneumothorax who fail initial management. Thoracoscopic bullectomy, a safe and effective operation, should be offered to this group of patients. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.
ISSN0179-0358
2011 Impact Factor: 1.253
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.092
DOIhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00383-009-2432-9
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dc.contributor.authorChung, PHY
dc.contributor.authorWong, KKY
dc.contributor.authorLan, LCL
dc.contributor.authorTam, PKH
dc.date.accessioned2010-09-06T08:52:16Z
dc.date.available2010-09-06T08:52:16Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Primary spontaneous pneumothorax is a condition that carries significant morbidities and mortalities if not managed properly. Thoracotomy with bullectomy has been the treatment of choice for persistent air leak or recurrence after initial chest drain insertion. With the advancement in minimal invasive surgery, the thoracoscopic approach can dramatically reduce the complications of open thoracotomy. We review our experience in managing spontaneous pneumothorax in children using thoracoscopy. Materials and methods: The medical records of all patients who were discharged with the diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax from 1997 to 2007 were reviewed. The demographic data and management were noted. For those patients who underwent thoracoscopic surgery, the intra-operative findings, post-operative outcomes and complications were compared. Results: A total of 15 patients with spontaneous pneumothorax were identified. They all received chest drain insertion as the primary treatment modality. Nine patients, with mean age 16.1 ± 0.9 years, failed the initial management and subsequently received thoracoscopic surgery with a mean interval of 7.6 ± 2.5 days after initial chest drain insertion. Among these patients, bullae were found in seven patients (two patients had more than one bulla). The bullae were excised with mean operative time being 63.9 ± 25.2 min. No conversion to thoracotomy was reported. All patients received paracetamol as pain control and there was no associated complication. No recurrence was found at follow-up till now. Conclusion: This study confirms that the presence of bulla is commonly seen in patients with spontaneous pneumothorax who fail initial management. Thoracoscopic bullectomy, a safe and effective operation, should be offered to this group of patients. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.
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dc.identifier.citationPediatric Surgery International, 2009, v. 25 n. 9, p. 763-766 [How to Cite?]
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00383-009-2432-9
dc.identifier.citeulike5540210
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00383-009-2432-9
dc.identifier.epage766
dc.identifier.hkuros164453
dc.identifier.isiWOS:000269427600006
dc.identifier.issn0179-0358
2011 Impact Factor: 1.253
2011 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.092
dc.identifier.issue9
dc.identifier.openurl
dc.identifier.pmid19652983
dc.identifier.scopuseid_2-s2.0-69549135120
dc.identifier.spage763
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/84380
dc.identifier.volume25
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherSpringer Verlag. The Journal's web site is located at http://link.springer.de/link/service/journals/00383/index.htm
dc.publisher.placeGermany
dc.relation.ispartofPediatric Surgery International
dc.relation.referencesReferences in Scopus
dc.rightsThe original publication is available at www.springerlink.com
dc.subject.meshAdolescent
dc.subject.meshBlister - pathology - surgery
dc.subject.meshChest Tubes
dc.subject.meshPneumothorax - surgery
dc.subject.meshThoracoscopy
dc.subjectBullectomy
dc.subjectPediatrics thoracoscopy
dc.subjectPleurodesis
dc.subjectPrimary spontaneous pneumothorax
dc.titleThoracoscopic bullectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax in pediatric patients
dc.typeArticle
Author Affiliations
  1. The University of Hong Kong