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Rev. cir. (Impr.) ; 75(6)dic. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1535662

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Introducción: La hernia pulmonar espontánea es una entidad muy poco frecuente. Corresponde a la protrusión del parénquima pulmonar y pleura a través de un defecto de la pared torácica. Está causado por el aumento de la presión intratorácica asociado a la debilidad de la pared. Caso Clínico: Presentamos el caso de un paciente asmático con diagnóstico de hernia pulmonar espontánea de la pared torácica y su resolución quirúrgica. El tratamiento varía según el caso y no existe consenso respecto al manejo conservador vs quirúrgico ni respecto a la técnica quirúrgica a utilizar.


Introduction: Spontaneous pulmonary hernia is a very rare entity. It corresponds to the protrusion of the lung parenchyma and pleura through a chest wall defect. It is caused by increased intrathoracic pressure associated with wall weakness. Case Report: We present the case of an asthmatic patient diagnosed with spontaneous pulmonary hernia of the chest wall and its surgical resolution. Treatment varies according to the case and there is no consensus regarding conservative vs. surgical management or the surgical technique to be used.

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Rev. cuba. cir ; 60(3): e1187, 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1347390

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Introducción: Los cambios en la tecnología médica abarcan todas las especialidades y dentro de ellas, en la cirugía general. Las técnicas mínimamente invasivas han ocupado un papel cimero en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de enfermedades en la cavidad torácica. Objetivo: Describir el uso de las técnicas mínimamente invasivas en el diagnóstico de enfermedades intratorácicas. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, retrospectivo de corte transversal para evaluar el uso de técnicas mínimamente invasivas en el diagnóstico de las enfermedades intratorácicas en el Hospital Universitario "Manuel Ascunce Domenech" desde enero de 2017 hasta mayo de 2020. El universo estuvo compuesto por 104 pacientes con sospecha diagnóstica de enfermedades benignas o malignas del tórax. Resultados: La mayor parte de los pacientes con enfermedades benignas y malignas del tórax tenían una edad de 49 (±7,05) años, sin significación intersexo. La hipertensión arterial predominó como principal comorbilidad. La videotoracoscopia fue la técnica mínimamente invasiva más empleada y la sospecha de cáncer pulmonar y enfermedad pleural constituyeron las indicaciones más frecuentes que motivaron el proceder. El diagnóstico posoperatorio que predominó en la serie fue el cáncer pulmonar. Las técnicas mínimamente invasivas empleadas mostraron una alta validez. La mayoría de los pacientes egresaron vivos y sin complicaciones. Conclusiones: El uso de técnicas mínimamente invasivas en varias enfermedades intratorácicas son de vital importancia para definir diagnóstico y tratamiento(AU)


Introduction: Changes in medical technology cover all specialties and, within them, general surgery. Minimally invasive techniques have played a paramount role in the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic cavity diseases. Objective: To describe the use of minimally invasive techniques in the diagnosis of intrathoracic diseases. Methods: An observational, retrospective and cross-sectional study was carried out, from January 2017 to May 2020, in order to assess the use of minimally invasive techniques in the diagnosis of intrathoracic diseases at Manuel Ascunce Domenech University Hospital. The universe was made up of 104 patients with suspected benign or malignant diseases of the chest. Results: Most of the patients with benign and malignant chest diseases were 49 (± 7.05) years old, without intersex significance. Arterial hypertension predominated as the main comorbidity. Videothoracoscopy was the most widely used minimally invasive technique, while suspicion of lung cancer and pleural disease were the most frequent indications that motivated the procedure. The postoperative diagnosis that predominated in the series was lung cancer. The minimally invasive techniques used showed high validity. Most of the patients were discharged alive and without complications. Conclusions: The use of minimally invasive techniques in various intrathoracic diseases are of vital importance to define diagnosis and treatment(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Pleural Diseases/etiology , Comorbidity , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/adverse effects , Thoracic Cavity/diagnostic imaging , Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis , Cross-Sectional Studies , Retrospective Studies , Observational Studies as Topic
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Rev. cir. (Impr.) ; 72(3): 195-202, jun. 2020. tab, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1115542

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Resumen Introducción: Uno de los mayores avances de las últimas décadas en la cirugía de tórax ha sido el desarrollo de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva. Objetivos: Describir la experiencia en videotoracoscopía (VATS) Uniportal de miembros del equipo de Cirugía de Tórax de la Universidad de Chile en 2 campos clínicos, (Clínica Las Condes y Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile). Materiales y Método: Se estudiaron 105 pacientes sometidos a VATS uniportal entre enero de 2016 y enero de 2019. Los datos se analizaron de manera retrospectiva considerando variables demográficas (edad, sexo) y clínicas (diagnóstico, cirugía, estadía hospitalaria, días de pleurostomía, conversión y complicaciones). Resultados: De las 105 cirugías realizadas, 28 (26,6%) correspondieron a cirugías mayores complejas lobectomías y segmentectomías anatómicas. En 4 pacientes se agregó un 2° puerto, uno se convirtió a minitoracotomía y uno a toracotomía (5,7% conversión global). La estadía hospitalaria fue en promedio 3,07 ± 3,1 días y el promedio de mantención de pleurostomía de 2,67 ± 1,61 días. Siete pacientes (6,6%) presentaron complicaciones postoperatorias. Un paciente falleció por progresión de su enfermedad, no hubo mortalidad relacionada a la cirugía. Discusión: Las contraindicaciones de la VATS uniportal son las mismas que en la VATS multipuerto. En manos experimentadas, las complicaciones en cirugía por puerto único son bajas. Impresiona tener menos dolor postoperatorio, menor estadía hospitalaria y reintegración precoz a las actividades diarias comparado con la VATS tradicional. Conclusiones: Se presenta la primera serie de VATS uniportal publicada en Chile. Los resultados obtenidos son comparables a los observados en la literatura. Su implementación y desarrollo requiere de una curva de aprendizaje similar a cualquier nueva técnica quirúrgica.


Objective: To describe the initial results with uniportal Video-Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) performed in two campuses by members of the Section of Thoracic Surgery of the University of Chile ("Clínica Las Condes" and University of Chile Clinical Hospital). Materials and Method: Between January 2016 and January 2019, a total of 105 patients underwent uniportal VATS. Clinical data was collected retrospectively from digital records including demographic (age, sex) and clinical variables (diagnosis, surgery, duration of the chest tube, length of stay, conversion rate and postoperative complications). Results: Uniportal VATS was performed on 105 patients during the study period. Twenty-eight cases (26.6%) corresponded to lobectomy or anatomic segmentectomy. In 4 cases a 2nd port was required, 1 patient had to be converted to mini-thoracotomy and 1 to thoracotomy (5.8% global conversion). Overall, the median length of stay was 3.07 ± 3.1 days and the median duration of chest tube drainage was 2.67 ± 1.61 days. Seven patients (6.6%) presented complications. One patient died due to progression of his disease, there were no deaths related to the procedures. Discussion: Uniportal VATS has similar indications than multiportal VATS. On experienced hands, uniportal VATS has a low morbidity rate. Uniportal VATS appears to produce less post-operative pain, with shorter hospital stay and a faster return to normal life compared to standard VATS. Conclusion: We present the first uniportal VATS series in Chile. Results were similar to published series. Implementation and development of uniportal VATS requires a learning curve similar to any new surgical procedure.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted/adverse effects , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted/methods , Chile , Retrospective Studies , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures , Thoracic Surgical Procedures/methods , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted/instrumentation
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Infectio ; 23(3): 240-245, jul.-sept. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1002157

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Background: In the diagnostic process of pleural tuberculosis, the findings from video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS) can be highly suggestive for the diagnosis of infection. Methods: We reviewed VATS records between the years 2012 to 2016 of patients over 16 years of age with pleural effusion and suspected pleural tuberculosis. Symptoms, macroscopic and chemical characteristics of the fluid, surgical descriptions and visual diagnosis of the surgeon were recorded and were compared with the histopathology. Results: 106 patients were selected, most of them men (71.7%), of whom approximately half were active military (51.3%). The predominant symptoms were dyspnea, pleuritic pain, fever and evolution time greater than 15 days (94.3%, 80.2%, 50% and 46,2%, respectively). These symptoms, in turn, were present more frequently in pleural tuberculosis patients than in non-tuberculosis patients. The fluid was mostly turbid yellow (44%) and lymphocytic cellularity exudate (77.4%). The VATS findings in patients with confirmed TBC included nodules (96.9%), adhesions (87.5%) and thickening (78.1%). The diagnosis made by the surgeon in relation to the histopathological diagnosis showed a sensitivity of 88.6% and a specificity of 98.4%. Conclusion: There are highly suggestive characteristics of the macroscopic report of VATS that would allow a quicker diagnosis of pleural tuberculosis.


Antecedentes: Los hallazgos de toracoscopia asistida por video (VATS) durante el diagnostico de tuberculosis pleural, que son altamente sugestivos de la infección han sido poco descritos. Metodos: Se revisaron los registros de VATS entre los años 2012 a 2016 of de pacientes mayores de 16 años con efusión pleural y sospechosos de etiología tuberculosa. Se analizaron los síntomas, las características macroscópicas y bioquímicas del líquido, la descripción quirúrgica y el diagnostico visual y se compararon con los resultados de la histopatologia. Resultados: Se estudiaron los registros de 106 pacientes, la mayoría fueron sexo masculino (71.7%), y aproximadamente la mitad en servicio militar activo (51.3%). Los síntomas predominantes fueron disnea, dolor pleuritico, fiebre y tiempo de evolución mayor a 15 días (94.3%, 80.2%, 50% y 46,2%, respectivamente). Estos sintomas a su vez fueron más frecuentes en tuberculosis pleural que en no tuberculosis. El liquido fue más amarillo turbio (44%) y con exudado de tipo linfocitario (77.4%). Los hallazgos de VATS en pacientes con tuberculosis confirmada incluyeron nodulos (96.9%), adhesiones (87.5%) y engrosamiento (78.1%). El diagnóstico hecho por el cirujano con relación al histopatológico, tuvo una sensibilidad de 88.6% y una especificidad de 98.4%. Conclusion: Existen características en el VATS altamente sugestivas de tuberculosis pleural.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Pleural Effusion , Thoracoscopy , Tuberculosis , Biopsy , Tuberculosis, Pleural , Sepsis , Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures , Infections
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Rev. chil. radiol ; 24(4): 129-133, dic. 2018. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-978168

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El objetivo de este estudio es la descripción de la novedosa y poco invasiva técnica de marcación de pequeños nódulos pulmonares con lipiodol, guiado con TAC para su posterior resección por cirugía videotoracoscópica con apoyo radioscópico. Se trata de un estudio retrospectivo que incluye 51 pacientes consecutivos en un tiempo comprendido entre junio del 2012 a septiembre del 2017, obteniendo el diagnóstico final mediante la correlación anatomopatológica, representando los procesos malignos el 81% y los benignos el 19%. Mediante esta técnica se lograron identificar y extraer con éxito el 100% de los nódulos marcados, demostrándose la efectividad y seguridad del procedimiento por las mínimas complicaciones relacionadas.


The purpose of this study is describing a novel and minimally invasive technique of CT-guided marking of small pulmonary nodules with lipiodol prior to resection by videothoracoscopic surgery with radioscopic support. This is a retrospective study that includes 51 consecutive patients between June 2012 and September 2017, with the final diagnosis confirmed by pathology. Malignant nodules represented 81% of the cases with the remaining 19% being benign nodules. Through this technique, 100% of the marked nodules were successfully identified and extracted with few procedure related complications and no adverse clinical outcome, demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of the procedure.


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Solitary Pulmonary Nodule/surgery , Solitary Pulmonary Nodule/diagnostic imaging , Ethiodized Oil/administration & dosage , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted/methods , Lung Neoplasms/surgery , Lung Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Retrospective Studies , Solitary Pulmonary Nodule/pathology , Contrast Media/administration & dosage , Lung Neoplasms/pathology
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Rev. argent. cir ; 110(3): 166-168, set. 2018. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-985183

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El neumotórax catamenial es de rara presentación. Su curso clínico es variable, y generalmente recurre. Presentamos un caso en una paciente de 35 años con cinco episodios de neumotórax tratados en otra institución. Se diagnosticó y resolvió por videotoracoscopia. Realizamos plicatura diafragmática y pleurodesis. La anatomía patológica confirmó el diagnóstico. Presenta muy buena evolución sin recidivas hasta el día de la fecha. Esta entidad nosológica debe ser considerada en todo neumotórax recidivante de la mujer con periodos menstruales.


Catamenial pneumothorax is of rare presentation. Its clinical course is variable, and it usually recurs. We present a case of a 35 year-old patient with five episodes of pneumothorax previously treated in another institution. Videothoracoscopy was used for diagnosis and treatment, which included a diaphragmatic plication followed by pleurodesis. The anatomopathology confirmed the diagnosis. Postoperative curse was uneventful up to date. Catamenial etiology should be considered in all recurrent pneumothorax occurring in women with menstrual periods.


Subject(s)
Humans , Pneumothorax , Therapeutics , Pleurodesis , Diagnosis , Anatomy , International Cooperation
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Rev. argent. cir ; 110(2): 106-108, jun. 2018. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-957903

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El objetivo es discutir el manejo del hemotórax traumático con cirugía videoasistida (VATS) y una revisión de sus principales indicaciones. Se presenta el caso de un paciente con hemotórax por traumatismo penetrante. Inicialmente manejado con pleurostomía, evoluciona con persistencia del sangrado, por lo que se explora. Como hallazgo se encuentra una lesión de arteria torácica interna que se controla con clips de VATS. El paciente evoluciona estable, sin dolor, por lo que se da de alta al tercer día. El manejo quirúrgico preferido del traumatismo de tórax clásicamente ha sido la toracotomía, pero los abordajes mínimamente invasivos han ganado espacio gracias a su menor morbilidad asociada. Algunos de sus beneficios son el menor dolor en el posoperatorio, menor sangrado y menor tiempo operatorio. Algunas indicaciones validadas son el hemotórax retenido y la persistencia del sangrado, siempre que el paciente se encuentre hemodinámicamente estable y no haya sospecha de lesión cardíaca o de grandes vasos. Se concluye que la VATS es una técnica apropiada en casos seleccionados de hemotórax traumático, pero el abordaje de elección sigue siendo la toracotomía tradicional.


The objective is to discuss the use of video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) in thoracic trauma and to review the most common indications. A young male with a hemothorax due to penetrating trauma is seen at the emergency department. Initial management with a pleural tube revealed persistence of bleeding so surgical exploration was performed. A lesion of the internal thoracic artery was found and controlled with VATS using laparoscopic clips. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and was discharged home on the third day posterior to surgery. Usually, surgical management of thoracic trauma has been thoracotomy, but minimally invasive procedures have gained terrain in this area thanks to their lower morbility. Some benefits of these are less postoperative pain, less bleeding, and shorter surgical time. Its validated indications include retained hemothorax and persistent bleeding, but only if the patient is hemodinamically stable and cardiac or large vessel lesions are not suspected. As a conclussion, VATS is an appropriate technique for selected cases of traumatic hemothorax, but thoracotomy still remains as the prefered surgical approach.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Thoracic Injuries/surgery , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted/methods , Thorax/diagnostic imaging , Thoracotomy , Computed Tomography Angiography/methods , Hemothorax/surgery , Mammary Arteries/injuries
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CES med ; 30(2): 210-216, jul.-dic. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-952219

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Resumen La cirugía es el manejo recomendado para el bocio intratorácico y cerca de un 90 % de ellos pueden resecarse mediante cervicotomía. El bocio en el mediastino posterior ha sido manejado satisfactoriamente empleando diversos abordajes cervicotorácicos, existiendo poca información en la literatura acerca del uso de la videotoracoscopia como parte de estas técnicas combinadas. Presentamos el caso de un paciente con un bocio intratorácico con extensión a mediastino posterior, en quien, dadas las características de la masa y su localización, sumado a las ventajas ampliamente conocidas de la cirugía mínimamente invasiva, se decide remplazar la toracotomía y la esternotomía por la videotoracoscopia, permitiendo una buena exposición y disección segura del mediastino. Consideramos que la videotoracoscopia es una técnica segura y efectiva en casos seleccionados de pacientes con bocio con extensión a mediastino posterior.


Abstract Surgery is the recommended treatment for intrathoracic goiter. About 90 % of the lessons can be resected by cervicotomy. The posterior mediastinal goiter was been successfully managed using different cervico-thoracic approaches; however, there is little available information in the literature about the use of videothoracoscopy as part of these combined techniques. We present a case of a patient with a intrathoracic goiter extended to the posterior mediastinum, in which, given the characteristics of the mass and its location added to the widely known benefits of minimally invasive surgery, it was decided to replace thoracotomy and sternotomy with videothoracoscopy allowing good exposure and safe dissection of the mediastinum. We consider that videothoracoscopy is a safe and effective technique in selected cases of patients with goiter extending into the posterior mediastinum.

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Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol ; 81(4): 317-320, ago. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-795896

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ANTECEDENTES: La endometriosis afecta entre 5 al 15% de las mujeres en edad reproductiva. La presentación torácica es una entidad de baja frecuencia (menos del 1% de todos los casos de endometriosis), y puede localizarse en vía aérea, parénquima, pleuras o diafragma. Sus manifestaciones clínicas habitualmente se presentan dentro de las primeras 72 horas del inicio de la menstruación y consisten en dolor torácico, neumotórax o hemoptisis. El mejor manejo consiste en supresión hormonal y manejo quirúrgico en casos refractarios. OBJETIVOS: Describir un caso de endometriosis diafragmática tratada satisfactoriamente por videotoracoscopia. CASO CLÍNICO: Mujer de 27 años, con antecedentes de endometriosis ovárica operada con electrofulguración dos años previo. Consulta por omalgia derecha y dado antecedentes de endometriosis pélvica, se solicita TAC torácico, que informa formación sólida, ovoídea, de 30 mm x 13 mm, que capta contraste en forma parcial ubicado en la región subdifragmática derecha. Se interpreta imagen como posible foco de endometriosis, se complementa con RNM que es concordante con el diagnóstico. Se realiza videotoracoscopia derecha con resección diafragmática y reparación primaria. Anatomía patológica informa focos de endometriosis con márgenes negativos. Se retira la pleurostomía a las 48 horas, siendo dada de alta a los tres días. A un año de seguimiento, está asintomatica y sin evidencia de recidiva. CONCLUSIÓN: A pesar de su baja frecuencia, la endometriosis torácica representa un importante compromiso de la calidad de vida. Casos con complicaciones torácicas, con regular o deficiente respuesta a terapia hormonal, se benefician de resolución quirúrgica por vía mínimamente invasiva.


BACKGROUND: Endometriosis affects between 5 to 15% of women of reproductive age. Thoracic presentation entity is infrequent (less than 1% of all cases of endometriosis) and may be located in airway parenchyma, pleura or diaphragm. Its clinical manifestations usually occur within the first 72 hours of onset of menstruation and include chest pain, pneumothorax or hemoptysis. Better management consists of hormonal suppression and surgical management in refractory cases. OBJECTIVE: To describe a case of diaphragmatic endometriosis, successfully treated by video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). CASE REPORT: Woman of 27 years old, with a history of ovarian endometriosis operated by electrofulguration two years before. She present right omalgia and a history of pelvic endometriosis. Chest CT report a solid, ovoid formation, 30 mm x 13 mm, which captures contrast partially, located in the right sub diaphragmatic region. Image is interpreted as a possible focus of endometriosis, it is complemented by RNM that is consistent with the diagnosis. It is performed VATS right with diaphragmatic resection and primary repair. Pathology reports endometriosis with negative margins. The pleurostomy is removed after 48 hours, she was discharged after three days. A one year follow up, it is asymptomatic and without evidence of recurrence. CONCLUSION: Despite its low frequency, the thoracic endometriosis represents an important commitment to the quality of life. Cases with chest complications, and with fair or poor response to hormone therapy, benefit with minimally invasive surgical resolution.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Thoracic Diseases/surgery , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted , Endometriosis/surgery , Thoracic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Endometriosis/diagnostic imaging
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Br J Med Med Res ; 2016; 16(10): 1-6
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-183390

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Aims: Determining the role of minimally invasive surgery in elucidating and differential diagnosis of patients with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out in the National Cancer Research Center, MoH RUz in the period of 2001-2015. Methodology and Study Design: Results of 45 diagnostic video assisted thoracoscopic operations in lymphadenopathy of mediastinum were retrospectively studied. Men were 17 (37.8%), women were 28 (62.2%). The age of patients ranged from 12 to 62 years, the median age was 38,46±12,1 years. Adequate material for the morphological study obtained in 100% of cases. Results: In histological examination malignant lymphoma was diagnosed in 23 (51%), mediastinal form of lung cancer in 3 (6.6%), tuberculosis of intrathoracic lymph nodes in 11 (24.4%), sarcoidosis in 8 (17.7%) cases. The mean operative time was 22.9±12,3 min. Narcotic pain medications were not used. No deaths were observed after the procedure. Conclusion: Videothoracoscopy showed high effectiveness and informativeness in the diagnosis of lymphoproliferative diseases of the mediastinum.

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Rev. cuba. cir ; 54(4): 0-0, oct.-dic. 2015. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-769396

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Con el descubrimiento y el desarrollo de la cirugía de mínimo acceso, la videotoracoscopia no solo se emplea para la confirmación diagnóstica de esta entidad como lo hiciera Otto Pickhardt, en el año 1931, sino que resulta de gran utilidad para su tratamiento con resultados satisfactorios. Se presenta un paciente masculino, de 28 años de edad, con un quiste celómico del pericardio, asintomático, encontrado en una radiografía de tórax de rutina, localizado en el ángulo cardiofrénico derecho. Se interviene quirúrgicamente por vía videotoracoscópica sin complicaciones(AU)


With the discovery and development of minimal access surgery, videothoracoscopy is not only used to confirm the diagnosis of this entity as did Otto Pickhardt, in 1931, it is useful for treatment with satisfactory results. A male patient, 28-year-old with a pericardial coelomic cyst asymptomatic, found in a routine chest X-ray, located in the right cardiophrenic angle is presented. It is surgically intervenes via videothoracoscopy without complications(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Young Adult , Mediastinal Cyst/surgery , Thoracoscopy/methods , Video-Assisted Surgery/methods
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Pulmäo RJ ; 23(1): 45-50, 2014. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-708181

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A cirurgia robótica do tórax encontra-se ao final da sua primeira década de existência; apesar disso, os seus resultados iniciais são compatíveis com as técnicas videoassistidas das praticadas nos grandes centros acadêmicos nos últimos 20 anos. A evolução tecnológica constante dos instrumentos de imagem, miniaturização dos sistemas robóticos econsequente aprimoramento da relação homem-máquina com dispositivos interativos mais precisos apontam umcaminho promissor para a robótica em cirurgia. Neste artigo, revisamos alguns dos principais elementos da cirurgia robótica, as suas atuais vantagens edesvantagens comparadas a outras técnicas minimamenteinvasivas, trazendo perspectivas sobre o seu presente efuturo.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted/trends , Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures , Robotics/instrumentation , Robotics/trends
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Rev. chil. cir ; 65(1): 64-72, feb. 2013. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-665558

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Introduction: Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is the most common primary disorder of neuromuscular transmission. Treatment is multidisciplinary medical and surgical. Thymectomy is now part of standard treatment with clinical improvement in approximately 85 percent of cases. The best approach has not yet been defined. Objective: To evaluate the results of thymectomy for minimally invasive surgery (video-assisted) in patients with MG, with or without thymoma, analyzing the results in the literature to date. Material and Methods: We conducted a systematic review of literature in the PubMed database. Results: We found 66 publications related to the search, 20 studies were selected for review. We included those that evaluated the results of thymectomy in MG patients with or without thymoma. Discussion: Minimally invasive surgery (video-assisted) is a safe way, with low morbidity, shorter hospitalization, better cosmetic result and complete remission rates or improvement at least equivalent to conventional surgical approaches. These results should be evaluated with caution because there isn't enough evidence to ensure that minimally invasive surgery is the best approach.


Introducción: La Miastenia Gravis (MG) es el desorden primario más común de la transmisión neuro-muscular. Su tratamiento es multidisciplinario, médico y quirúrgico. La timectomía es en la actualidad parte del estándar de tratamiento con mejorías clínicas en aproximadamente el 85 por ciento de los casos. El mejor abordaje aún no se ha definido. Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados de la timectomía por cirugía mínimamente invasiva (video-asistida) en pacientes con MG, con o sin timoma, analizando los resultados en la literatura disponible hasta la actualidad. Material y Métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura en la base de datos PubMed. Resultados: Se encontró 66 publicaciones relacionadas con la búsqueda, de los cuales se seleccionó 20 estudios para revisión. Se incluyó aquellos en los que se evaluó los resultados de la timectomía en pacientes con MG, con o sin timoma. Discusión: La cirugía mínimamente invasiva (video-asistida) es una vía segura, con tasas de morbilidad bajas, menor tiempo de hospitalización, buen resultado estético y tasas de remisión completa o de mejoría al parecer equivalentes a las vías de abordaje clásicas. Estos resultados deben evaluarse con cautela ya que no existe suficiente evidencia para asegurar que la cirugía mínimamente invasiva es el mejor abordaje.


Subject(s)
Humans , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted/methods , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures , Myasthenia Gravis/surgery , Thymectomy , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. cuba. cir ; 51(1): 17-23, ene.-mar. 2012.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-628209

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Introducción: el acceso videotoracoscópico, para la resección del cáncer de pulmón, constituye una alternativa a la cirugía abierta en los estadios I y II de la enfermedad. Objetivo: valorar la aplicación de esta técnica en nuestro medio, y para ello se estudiaron las variables: localización del tumor, tiempo quirúrgico, la conversión a cirugía abierta, sangrado, tipo de resección, tamaño de la incisión, estadía hospitalaria, morbilidad y mortalidad. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo de los pacientes con carcinoma de pulmón atendidos en el hospital "Hermanos Ameijeiras" en el período comprendido entre octubre de 2009 y marzo de 2010, y entre enero-febrero de 2011, en el que se analizaron 5 pacientes que tenían tumores malignos de 5 cm o menos, de localización periférica, pero sin infiltración de la pared torácica, que no tuvieron enfermedad mediastinal o del hilio pulmonar, y sin cirugía previa del hemitórax afectado. Los resultados se presentaron en por cientos. Resultados: a 4 se les realizó una lobectomía pulmonar y a 1 una bilobectomía media e inferior. El tiempo quirúrgico varió de 210 a 420 min, con mediana de 330. No hubo conversión ni accidente quirúrgico. El tamaño de la incisión varió de 2,5 a 3,8 cm, con una mediana de 3,5. Un paciente con adenocarcinoma bronquioloalveolar y ganglios mediastinales positivos falleció a los 4 meses por enfermedad metastásica. Conclusiones: la resección pulmonar videotoracoscópica, por cáncer de pulmón, es factible y de gran beneficio inmediato para el enfermo en nuestro medio


Introduction: the video-thoracoscopic access to resection of lung cancer is an alternative for the open surgery for a disease in I and II stages. Objective: to value the implementation of this technique in our environment and thus, authors studied the following variables: tumor location, surgical time, open surgery conversion, bleeding, type of resection, incision size, hospital stay, morbility and mortality. Methods: a descriptive study was conducted in patients presenting with lung carcinoma, seen in the "Hermanos Ameijeiras" Clinical Surgical Hospital from October, 2009 to March, 2010 and from January-February, 2011 to analyze the situation of 5 patients with 5 cm or less malignant tumors of peripheral location but without infiltration of the thoracic wall, mediastinal or hilum-pulmonary disease and also without a previous surgery of the involved hemithorax. Results: four patients underwent a pulmonary lobectomy and another one a middle and inferior bi-lobectomy. The surgical time fluctuates between 210 and 420 min, with a mean of 330. There was neither conversion nor surgical accident. The incision size varied from 2.5 to 3.8 cm with a mean of 3.5. A patient with bronchoalveolar adenocarcinoma and positive mediastinal ganglia deceased at 4 months due metastatic disease. Conclusions: the video-thoracoscopic pulmonary resection from pulmonary cancer is feasible and of a immediate benefit for the patient in our environment


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Video-Assisted Surgery/methods , Lung Neoplasms/surgery , Pneumonectomy/methods
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Rev. cuba. cir ; 51(1): 59-64, ene.-mar. 2012.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-628213

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Introducción: el tratamiento videotoracoscópico permite la exéresis del timo y de la grasa peritímica, como en la cirugía abierta, pero con las ventajas del mínimo acceso. Objetivo: evaluar los resultados de esta vía con nuestros primeros pacientes. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo y prospectivo de 10 pacientes con miastenia gravis desde enero de 2007 hasta agosto de 2008, en el hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras. Los resultados se presentaron en por cientos y para la relación de las variables se empleó chi cuadrado. Resultados: según la clasificación de Osserman de la miastenia, 8 se ubicaron en el grado II B, y 2 en el II A. El 50 por ciento (5 de ellos) tenía un timoma asociado. En el 50 por ciento se emplearon 3 puertos de entrada. El tiempo quirúrgico varió de 60 a 180 minutos. Hubo un 37,5 por ciento (3) de complicaciones posoperatorias sin mortalidad. En el informe anatomopatológico de la pieza (4) el 50 por ciento tenía un timoma, todos en el estadio I de Masaoka. El 50 por ciento (4) se encuentra en remisión y el otro 50 por ciento en mejoría significativa. Conclusiones: la timectomía videotoracoscópica tiene grandes ventajas, ya que sin cambiar la técnica quirúrgica los pacientes se benefician de todas las ventajas del mínimo acceso(AU)


Introduction: the video-laparoscopy treatment allows the thymus exeresis and the peri-thymic fat like in the open surgery, but with the advantages of a minimal access. Objective: to assess the results of this route achieved in our first patients. Methods: a prospective and descriptive study was conducted in 10 patients presenting with myasthenia gravis from January, 2007 to August, 2008 admitted in the Hermanos Ameijeiras Clinical Surgical Hospital. The results were showed in percentages and for the relation of variables chi² was used. Results: according to the Osserman's classification of the myasthenia, 8 were located in the IIB degree and 2 in the IIA one. The 50 percent (5 of them) had an associated thymoma. In the 50 percent three approaches were used. The surgical time fluctuates from 60 to 180 minutes. The was a 37.5 percent (3) of postoperative complications without mortality. The anatomical-pathological report of the sample (4) the 50 percent had a thymoma all in I Masaoka's stage. The 50 percent of patients are in remission and the other 50 percent in a significant improvement. Conclusions: the video-thoracoscopy thymectomy has many advantages, since without a change in surgical technique, the patients to benefit of all the advantages of the minimal access(AU)


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Humans , Video-Assisted Surgery/methods , Myasthenia Gravis , Thymectomy/methods , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Prospective Studies
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Rev. chil. cir ; 61(5): 467-470, oct. 2009. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-582107

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We report an 18 years old male who reported a history of 2 years of recurrent episodes of hemoptysis with no other symptoms. A chest X-ray and chest CT sean showed an image suggestive of a metallic foreign body in the posterior segments of the right lower lobe. Since fibro-bronchoscopy failed to extract it, a video-thoracoscopy with wedge resection of the affected lung parenchyma was performed, finding a capsular lesion of inflammatory tissue, which contained a map pin in its interior. The clinical outcome was favorable, with a chest X-ray showing proper lung re-expansion. The patient was discharged 48 hours after surgery.


Se reporta el caso de un paciente hombre de 18 años con un cuerpo extraño pulmonar de presentación tardía, que consultó por un cuadro de 2 años de evolución de episodios de hemoptisis escasa y recurrente, sin otros síntomas asociados. Se realizó estudio con radiografía y TAC de tórax evidenciándose una imagen sugerente de un cuerpo extraño metálico en los segmentos posteriores del lóbulo inferior derecho. Dado que la fibrobroncoscopia resultó frustra se decidió realizar una videotoracoscopia con resección en cuña del parénquima pulmonar afectado, encontrándose una lesión capsular de tejido inflamatorio que en su interior contenía un chinche. La evolución clínica fue favorable, con radiografía de tórax de control con adecuada reexpansión pulmonar y dándose de alta a las 48 hrs postoperatorias.


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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Foreign Bodies/surgery , Lung/surgery , Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted , Foreign Bodies/complications , Hemoptysis/etiology , Lung , Thoracoscopy
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The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery ; : 497-501, 2009.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-209122

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BACKGROUND: Prolonged air leakage and pleural fluid drainage from a chest tube may delay removing the chest tube after a patient undergoes video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resection and the patient is otherwise ready for discharge. We reviewed 37 outpatients patients who were being managed with a postoperative chest tube (a Panda Pneumothorax set with a Heimlich valve). MATERIAL AND METHOD: From January 2005 to December 2007, 294 patients underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic wedge resections & pleurodesis. Of them, 37 patients met the criteria for outpatient chest drainage management with using a Panda Pneumothorax set with a Heimlich valve. The patients received written instructions, and they demonstrated competence with using the Panda system. The patients returned for chest tube removal after satisfactory resolution of their air leak and pleural fluid drainage. RESULT: The patients discharged with a Panda pneumothorax set had a longer duration of hospital stay (mean: 10.3+/-1.7 days, range: 11 to 17 days) as compared with the patients without a Panda pneumothorax set (mean: 6.2+/-1.5 days, range: 4 to 7 days). The chest tube was removed successfully from the patients with a Panda pneumothorax set at an average of 9.8+/-1.6 days (range: 9~18 days) after discharge. There were no major complications. Four patients experienced minor complications. Thirty six patients (97.3%) experienced uneventful and successful outpatient chest tube management. CONCLUSION: Successful postoperative outpatient chest tube management with using the Panda set was accomplished in 36 selected patients. This program resulted in a substantially reduced hospital cost and enhanced patient satisfaction by allowing earlier discharge.


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Humans , Chest Tubes , Drainage , Hospital Costs , Length of Stay , Mental Competency , Outpatients , Patient Satisfaction , Pleurodesis , Pneumothorax , Thorax
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Clinics ; 63(6): 789-793, 2008. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-497892

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OBJECTIVES: Traditionally, chronic empyema has been treated by thoracotomy and decortication. Some recent reports have claimed similar clinical results for videothoracoscopy, but with less morbidity and mortality than open procedures. Our experience with thoracotomy and decortication is reviewed so that the results of this surgical procedure can be adequately evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From March 1992 to June 2006, 85 patients diagnosed with empyema were treated at Santo Tomás Hospital by the first author. Diagnosis of chronic empyema was based on the duration of signs and symptoms before definitive treatment and imaging findings, such as constriction of the lungs and the thoracic cage. Thirty-three patients fulfilled the criteria for chronic empyema and underwent open thoracotomy and decortication. RESULTS: Twenty-seven patients (81.8 percent) were male and the average age of the study group was 34 years. The etiology was pneumonia in 26 patients (78.8 percent) and trauma in 7 (21.2 percent). The duration of symptoms and signs before definitive treatment averaged 37 days. All patients had chronic empyema, as confirmed by imaging studies and operative findings. Surgery lasted an average of 139 min. There were 3 (9 percent) complications with no mortality. The post-operative length of stay averaged 10 days. There were no recurrences of empyema. CONCLUSIONS: Open thoracotomy and decortication can be achieved with low morbidity and mortality. Long-term functional results are especially promising. We suggest that the validation of other surgical approaches should be based on comparative, prospective and controlled studies.


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Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Empyema/surgery , Thoracotomy/methods , Chronic Disease , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Young Adult
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Clinics ; 63(5): 695-700, 2008.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-495047

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The most challenging diagnostic issue in the management of thoracoabdominal wounds concerns the assessment of asymptomatic patients. In almost one-third of such cases, diaphragmatic injuries are present even in the absence of any clear clinical signs. The sensitivity of noninvasive diagnostic tests is very low in this situation, and acceptable methods for diagnosis are limited to videolaparoscopy or videothoracoscopy. However, these procedures are performed under general anesthesia and present real, and potentially unnecessary, risks for the patient. On the other hand, diaphragmatic hernias, which can result from unsutured diaphragmatic lesions, are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. In this paper, the management of asymptomatic patients sustaining wounds to the lower chest is discussed, with a focus on the diagnosis of diaphragmatic injuries and the necessity of suturing them.


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Humans , Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic/diagnosis , Thoracic Injuries/diagnosis , Wounds, Penetrating/diagnosis , Diagnosis, Differential , Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic/etiology , Hernia, Diaphragmatic, Traumatic/surgery , Sensitivity and Specificity , Treatment Outcome , Thoracic Injuries/etiology , Thoracic Injuries/surgery , Thoracoscopy/methods , Wounds, Penetrating/complications , Wounds, Penetrating/surgery
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Rev. Inst. Nac. Enfermedades Respir ; 18(3): 195-198, jul.-sep. 2005. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-632564

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Introducción: El tratamiento moderno del hemotórax traumático coagulado implica su evacuación temprana y el uso de técnicas mínimamente invasivas. El objetivo de este trabajo es evaluar el resultado de la toracoscopía rígida o sin video en la evacuación del hemotórax coagulado traumático. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, prospectivo de 15 enfermos, 13 hombres y 2 mujeres con edad promedio de 25.5 años en los que se realizó evacuación de hemotórax traumático coagulado de siete o menos días de evolución mediante toracoscopía rígida con mediastinoscopio de Carlens. La operación se llevó a cabo por una o dos incisiones de 2.5 cm. En ninguno se utilizó intubación endotraqueal de doble luz. Resultados: La etiología fue de heridas por arma blanca en 9, proyectil de arma de fuego en 5 y en 1 por trauma cerrado. Además del hemotórax coagulado se encontraron perforación del diafragma en 3, laceración hepática en 1, y laceración pulmonar en otro. Se realizó incisión accesoria en 4 y una fue convertida a toracotomía limitada por dificultad técnica. El tiempo quirúrgico promedio fue de 53.3 min. No hubo mortalidad y la morbilidad fue 1 caso de neumonía (6.6%). El promedio de estancia posoperatoría fue de 3.8 días. El costo estimado fue de 528 dólares americanos. Conclusiones: La toracoscopía rígida con mediastinoscopio de Carlens es un excelente método para evacuar el hemotórax traumático coagulado, con las ventajas de simplicidad en el equipo, menor costo y no necesitar intubación endotraqueal de doble luz. El procedimiento debe ser considerado en el manejo del hemotórax coagulado traumático de siete días o menos de evolución.


Introduction: Modern treatment of clotted traumatic hemothorax involves early evacuation and the use of minimally invasive techniques. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the results of rigid non-video thoracoscopy in the management of clotted traumatic hemothorax. Material and methods: In this prospective work, 15 consecutive patients, 13 men and 2 women, average age 25.5 years, were submitted to evacuation of a clotted traumatic hemothorax within 7 days or less of injury by means of rigid non-video thoracoscopy with a Carlens mediastinoscope through 1 or 2 one inch incisions under general anesthesia using a single lumen endotracheal tube. Results: Etiology were stab wounds in 9, gunshot wounds in 5 and blunt trauma in 1. Associated findings were diaphragmatic perforations in 3, hepatic laceration in 1 and pulmonary laceration in 1. An accessory incision was necessary in 4 cases, and 1 patient was converted to a limited thoracotomy due to technical difficulties. Average surgical time was 53.3 min. There was no mortality; one patient developed pneumoniae (6.6%). Average post-operative stay was 3.8 days. Estimated cost was 528 US dlls. Conclusions: Rigid non-video thoracoscopy using a Carlens mediastinoscope is an excellent method for the evacuation of clotted traumatic hemothorax with the advantages of simplicity of the equipment, diminished costs and the avoidance of double lumen endotracheal intubation. Rigid thoracoscopy should be considered in the management of short term, seven days or less, clotted traumatic hemothorax.

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