A Limited Axillary Thoracotomy as Primary Treatment for Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax

Recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax often requires surgical treatment following variable periods of chest tube therapy. A limited axillary thoracotomy provides sufficient exposure to isolate or excise pulmonary blebs and perform a pleurodesis. Prompt use of this surgical approach in lieu of the initi...

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