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[Functional results after parietal pleurectomy for recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax]
Helvetica Chirurgica Acta
|February 1, 1980
Summary
Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax patients undergoing pleurectomy experienced no further recurrences. Post-surgery, patients showed no significant functional impairment despite visible radiologic changes.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Pulmonology
- Medical research
Context:
- Recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax poses a significant clinical challenge.
- Surgical intervention, specifically pleurectomy, is a treatment option for recurrent cases.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the long-term efficacy of pleurectomy in preventing recurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax.
- To assess the functional outcomes in patients after pleurectomy for recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax.
Summary:
- Twenty-one patients with a history of recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax underwent pleurectomy.
- Follow-up averaged 23 months, with no reported recurrences in any patient.
- Radiologic changes were observed, but no clinically significant functional disturbances were noted.
Impact:
- Pleurectomy demonstrates high efficacy in preventing pneumothorax recurrence.
- The procedure appears safe concerning long-term functional respiratory capacity.