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Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Published on: May 26, 2023
[NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy for correction of pectus excavatum]
Wen-liang Liu1, Feng-lei Yu, Bang-liang Yin
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China. liuwenliang1859@163.com
Objective:
To review the management of NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy for the correction of pectus excavatum in 18 patients, and to prevent and treat some complications.
Methods:
Eighteen patients with severe pectus excavatum underwent NUSS procedure by video-assisted thoracoscopy from December 2006 to September 2007.
Results:
The operation time ranged from 30 to 70 min ( average 45 min). Good Results were achieved for all patients after the operation. All of them recovered and were discharged 5 approximately 7 days after the operation. Minor complications occurred in 2 patients.
Conclusion:
NUSS procedure is microinvasive and has beautiful outlook with shorter operation time and simple handling.The minimally invasive technique has a low complication rate with satisfactory short-term result. Proper management is important for the recovery at the early postoperative stage.
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