Careaga RG, Villalpando CR, Morales JE

Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 35-38
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ABSTRACT

Background and objective: The objective of this paper is to present our experience with the use of ultrasonic scalpel for thoracoscopic lung biopsy. Material and methods: Two female patients with diffuse bilateral lung disease were selected for lung biopsy for diagnosis. The procedure was realized via thoracoscopic approach with three port-access. Ultrasonic scalpel was used for section and we do not use any material to seal the cut area. We placed chest tube for lung expansion an surveillance. Results: There were no morbidity or mortality. There was no need to convert the procedure to thoracotomy, and no air leak was observed during the surgery or in postoperative period. Conclusion: It was concluded that the ultrasonic scalpel for thoracoscopic lung biopsy is safe, useful and does not increase morbidity.

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