Video-assisted thoracic surgical repair of the airway.

Video-assisted thoracic surgical repair of the airway. Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Dec 07;: Authors: Martínez-Hernández NJ, Sánchez-García F, Váquez-Sánchez A, Galbis-Caravajal JM Abstract We communicate the first reported application of video-assisted thoracic surgery for early repair of a post-intubation tracheal laceration. The patient was a 60-year-old male. After an initial unsuccessful approach with conservative measures, surgical repair was indicated. The patient underwent two-port video-assisted thoracic surgery for direct tracheal repair using a 3-0 resorbable monofilament running suture and two reinforcing X-stitches. Bronchoscopic control after 2 and 4 weeks showed complete restoration of the airway, with no complication. PMID: 30529673 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research