To facilitate initial visualization and subsequent mobilization of the thymus, adjuvant pneumomediastinum was preoperatively induced in 4 patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy. Neither mortality nor technique-related morbidity was observed. This experience shows video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy to be a safe and reliable procedure. In addition, we believe that adjuvant pneumomediastinum seems to facilitate the dissection maneuvers and could shorten operative time.
Mineo, T.c., Pompeo, E., Ambrogi, V., Sabato, A.f., Bernardi, G., Casciani, C.u. (1996). Adjuvant pneumomediastinum in thoracoscopic thymectomy for myasthenia gravis. ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, 62(4), 1210-1212 [10.1016/0003-4975(96)00537-1].
Adjuvant pneumomediastinum in thoracoscopic thymectomy for myasthenia gravis
MINEO, TOMMASO CLAUDIO;POMPEO, EUGENIO;AMBROGI, VINCENZO;BERNARDI, GIORGIO;CASCIANI, CARLO UMBERTO
1996-01-01
Abstract
To facilitate initial visualization and subsequent mobilization of the thymus, adjuvant pneumomediastinum was preoperatively induced in 4 patients who underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy. Neither mortality nor technique-related morbidity was observed. This experience shows video-assisted thoracoscopic thymectomy to be a safe and reliable procedure. In addition, we believe that adjuvant pneumomediastinum seems to facilitate the dissection maneuvers and could shorten operative time.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
