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Parietal pleurectomy for recurrent pneumothorax
The British Journal of Surgery
|March 1, 1976
Summary
Parietal pleurectomy effectively treats recurrent pneumothorax with a low recurrence rate. This surgical procedure is recommended for patients fit for surgery, offering a safe and successful treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Persistent or recurrent pneumothorax poses a significant clinical challenge.
- Surgical intervention is often considered for refractory cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of parietal pleurectomy for persistent or recurrent pneumothorax.
- To determine the recurrence rate and complication profile following the procedure.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 100 patients undergoing parietal pleurectomy.
- Assessment of outcomes including recurrence, mortality, complications, and hospital stay.
Main Results:
- One hundred patients with persistent or recurrent pneumothorax were treated.
- A single recurrence was noted, with no postoperative deaths.
- Six patients experienced complications requiring further surgery.
- Uncomplicated cases had an average hospital stay of 11.5 days.
Conclusions:
- Parietal pleurectomy demonstrates a low recurrence rate and favorable safety profile.
- The procedure is considered the treatment of choice for surgical candidates with recurrent pneumothorax.
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