Minimally Invasive Open-Window Thoracostomy Using Wound Edge Protectors.

Shimizu, Kimihiro; Ohtaki, Yoichi; Nakazawa, Seshiru; Obayashi, Kai; Nagashima, Toshiteru; Yajima, Toshiki; Mogi, Akira; Shirabe, Ken · Ann Thorac Surg · 2019

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the technical details of minimally invasive open-window thoracostomy using wound edge protectors for postoperative pyothorax caused by a bronchopleural fistula with acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis under epidural and local anesthesia.

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