Use of video-assisted thoracoscopy surgery in the removal of an intrathoracic bullet: A case report

The use of video-assisted thoracoscopy surgery (VATS) as a minimally invasive surgical technique in many lung and pleural diseases is well-established. However, the efficacy of VATS in the removal of retained intrathoracic foreign bodies is unclear. Here, we report the use of VATS in the successful...

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Published in:International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science 2020-10, Vol.10 (4), p.213-215
Main Authors: Dörterler, Mustafa Erman, Çakmak, Mehmet, Günendi, Tansel, Kocaman, Osman Hakan, Boleken, Mehmet Emin
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Language:English
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Summary:The use of video-assisted thoracoscopy surgery (VATS) as a minimally invasive surgical technique in many lung and pleural diseases is well-established. However, the efficacy of VATS in the removal of retained intrathoracic foreign bodies is unclear. Here, we report the use of VATS in the successful removal of an intrathoracic bullet from a 7-year-old patient.
ISSN:2229-5151
2231-5004
DOI:10.4103/IJCIIS.IJCIIS_27_19