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[Alternative one lung ventilation anesthesia for bilateral thoracoscopic sympathectomy]
Acta Anaesthesiologica Sinica
|March 1, 1994
Summary
Bilateral thoracoscopic laser sympathectomy effectively treated palmar hyperhidrosis (PH) in 124 patients. This minimally invasive surgery, using alternative one-lung ventilation anesthesia, offered a safe and smooth procedure with manageable post-operative discomfort.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Anesthesiology
- Dermatology
Context:
- Palmar hyperhidrosis (PH) is prevalent in subtropical regions.
- Existing treatments for PH lack complete satisfaction.
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) offers a minimally invasive approach.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of bilateral thoracoscopic laser sympathectomy for PH.
- To assess the anesthetic management using alternative one-lung ventilation.
- To document patient outcomes and post-operative experiences.
Summary:
- 124 PH patients (13-64 years) underwent bilateral thoracoscopic laser sympathectomy under alternative one-lung ventilation anesthesia.
- The procedure utilized specific anesthetic agents and double-lumen endobronchial tubes for ventilation.
- Patients tolerated the surgery well, with transient post-operative breathing difficulties and discomfort reported.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the feasibility and safety of thoracoscopic laser sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis.
- Highlights the successful application of alternative one-lung ventilation in this patient cohort.
- Provides evidence for a potentially improved therapeutic option for PH patients.