Ligation versus stapling in video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) bullectomy; early outcome of a low cost technqiue
Abstract Background Spontaneous pneumothorax is thoracic condition, with annual incidence of 7 to 9 cases per 100,000 people. Most of thoracic surgeons prefer minimally invasive method that uses staplers to resect bullous parenchyma, but this technique is costly. Now, the problem of rising health ca...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-03-01
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| Series: | The Cardiothoracic Surgeon |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43057-023-00098-7 |