Role of computed tomographic scanning prior to thoracoscopic surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax

Role of computed tomographic scanning prior to thoracoscopic surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax

The role computed tomography (CT) performed prior to thoracoscopic surgery for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) remains unclear. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of all patients who underwent thoracoscopic surgery for PSP during 2008–2012. Patients were stratified into two...

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Main Authors: Kuan-Chuan Tsou, Pei-Ming Huang, Hsao-Hsun Hsu, Ke-Cheng Chen, Shuenn-Wen Kuo, Jang-Ming Lee, Yeun-Chung Chang, Jin-Shing Chen, Hong-Shiee Lai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
computed tomography
pneumothorax
surgery
thoracoscopy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966461400093X

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