ArticleJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2011
Natural air leak test without submergence for spontaneous pneumothorax.
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- Surgical technique of uniportal VATS for pneumothorax: the lateral and subxiphoid approaches.Journal of visualized surgery · 2026Article
- Problems with using the air leak test with Yang's bubble solution during video-assisted thoracic surgery.Journal of thoracic disease · 2019Article
- Air leakage on the postoperative day: powerful factor of postoperative recurrence after thoracoscopic bullectomy.Journal of thoracic disease · 2016Article
- What is an appropriate material to use with a covering technique to prevent the recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax?Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2014Article
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Abstract
backgroundPostoperative air leaks are frequent complications after surgery for a spontaneous pneumothorax (SP). We herein describe a new method to test for air leaks by using a transparent film and thoracic tube in a closed system.
methodBetween 2005 and 2010, 35 patients underwent a novel method for evaluating air leaks without submergence, and their clinical records were retrospectively reviewed. The data on patient characteristics, surgical details, and perioperative outcomes were analyzed.
resultsThe differences in the clinical background and intraoperative factors did not reach a statistically significant level between the new and classical methods. The incidence of recurrence was also equivalent to the standard method. However, the length of the operation and drainage periods were significantly shorter in patients evaluated using the new method than the conventional method. Further, no postoperative complications were observed in patients evaluated using the new method.
conclusionsThis simple technique is satisfactorily effective and does not result in any complications.
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