Robotic-Assisted Surgical Treatment of Catamenial Pneumothorax

Publication date: Available online 10 August 2019Source: The Annals of Thoracic SurgeryAuthor(s): John M. Fallon, Manu S. SanchetiAbstractTwo young female patients presented with clinical findings of catamenial pneumothorax (CP) and thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES). Despite attempts at conservative management, thoracoscopic pleurodesis, and hormonal therapy, both women experienced recurrent pneumothoraces coincident with menses. Each patient subsequently underwent robotic assisted mechanical pleurectomy and diaphragm reconstruction with durable results.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research