The use of single incision thoracoscopic pleurectomy in the management of malignant pleural effusion.
Acta chirurgica Belgica, cilt.113, sa.4, ss.270-4, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 113 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2013
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/00015458.2013.11680926
- Dergi Adı: Acta chirurgica Belgica
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.270-4
- Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background : A number of procedures have been used in the management of malignant pleural effusion including repeated thoracentesis, tube thoracostomy, drainage with catheter, chemical pleurodesis, pleurectorny and pleuro-peritoneal shunt. However, the optimal method of management remains unclear. On the other hand, single incision thoracoscopic surgery has been defined as a less invasive method than the standard threeportal videothoracoscopy. We herein present our series of patients who underwent single incision thoracoscopic pleurectomy for malignant pleural effusion.