The Effect of Less Invasive Methods with VATS in the Management of Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis / 대한흉부외과학회지
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 630-633, 2002.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-207426
ABSTRACT
Although the incidence of descending necrotizing mediastinitis(DNM) is low, this is a serious disease because it"s mortality have been reported to be as high as 40~50%. Currently, many authors have emphasized aggressive surgical approaches rather than medical treatment alone. We report good results in 2 DNM patients treated by less invasive approach with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Less invasive methods with video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery can reduce hospital stay and morbidity if effective drainage can be achieved in selected DNM patients.
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Main subject:
Drainage
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Incidence
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Mortality
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Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted
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Funnel Chest
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Length of Stay
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Marfan Syndrome
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Mediastinitis
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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