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Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Published on: May 26, 2023
Thoracoscopic surgery
1Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Abstract:
Video-assisted thorascopic surgery has evolved rapidly and has demonstrated utility in the diagnosis and management of a variety of chest disorders. An historical perspective, considerations on patient selection, anesthetic and operative management, and a summary of the Ochsner Clinic institutional experience with this procedure are presented. Special emphasis is given to the treatment of disorders of the autonomic nervous system, esophageal achalasia, and a rare symptomatic congenital pericardial defect. Video-assisted thorascopy provides a promising alternative to many of the more invasive open thoracic surgical procedures.
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