• Can J Surg · Dec 1993

    Case Reports

    Thoracoscopic intracavitary drainage for pneumothorax secondary to bullous emphysema.

    • J D Urschel and W J Dickout.
    • Thoracic Diseases Unit, Misericordia Hospital, Edmonton, Alta.
    • Can J Surg. 1993 Dec 1;36(6):548-50.

    AbstractMost patients with spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to bullous emphysema are successfully managed by chest-tube drainage. Occasionally a very large air leak prevents full lung expansion. The authors report on a patient in whom thoracoscopic intracavitary drainage of a leaking bulla led to rapid resolution of the pneumothorax and obliteration of the bulla. A large bronchopleural fistula was converted to a controlled bronchocutaneous fistula. The authors conclude that when conventional management fails to provide full lung expansion in cases of pneumothorax secondary to bullous emphysema, thoracoscopic intracavitary drainage is useful.

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