| Autor: |
P F, Verhagen, A F, Verhagen, W G, van Gemert, H M, Pouwels |
| Jazyk: |
Dutch; Flemish |
| Rok vydání: |
1994 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde. 138(24) |
| ISSN: |
0028-2162 |
| Popis: |
In the period from May to September 1993 six patients underwent video-assisted lobectomy of the lung. Owing to the development of video optics and endoscopic devices video-assisted lobectomy is now possible; it appears to be a promising alternative to posterolateral thoracotomy. Potential advantages of this method in comparison with posterolateral thoracotomy are: less pain and improved pulmonary function in the first 24 hours postoperatively, better preservation of shoulder girdle strength and movement, shorter recovery period and hospital stay, and a better cosmetic result. Many aspects of this new technique need further prospective investigation, however. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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