Altered Thoracostomy Tube Insertion Sitein Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax Management

Zainab Alibrahim, Farouk Alreshaid, Zainab Alhashim, Eman Alabbad, Yasser Aljahni

Abstract: Primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) is a known condition that mainly affects seemingly healthy young individuals. One of the arms of management is surgical, through thoracoscopy utilizing three incisions; two as working ports and one as a camera port. We applied a new technique in managing primary spontaneous pneumothorax. The standard site of inserting a thoracostomy tube is altered to facilitate a single incision VATS through the same incision. Both patients made a remarkable recovery.

Keywords: Single incision, Primary spontaneous pneumothorax, Uniportal, VATS

How to Cite?: Zainab Alibrahim, Farouk Alreshaid, Zainab Alhashim, Eman Alabbad, Yasser Aljahni, "Altered Thoracostomy Tube Insertion Sitein Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax Management", Volume 8 Issue 5, May 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 740-741, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20197808, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20197808