Yeung C, Dawson J, Gilbert S. Uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopy approach to the management of non-pulmonary diseases of the chest.
J Thorac Dis 2019;
11:S2062-S2068. [PMID:
31637039 DOI:
10.21037/jtd.2019.03.21]
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Abstract
The use of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopy (u-VATS) is becoming a commonly used surgical technique and can be an effective approach for the surgical treatment of many pulmonary and non-pulmonary conditions. This review article summarizes current medical evidence informing the practice of u-VATS for treating non-pulmonary conditions including hyperhidrosis, hemothorax, pleural effusion, and thymic disease.
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