scholarly journals Curative Effect Observation and Prognosis Analysis of Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery and Thoracotomy in Patients with Hemopneumothorax

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Honglei Zhang ◽  
Qian Yang ◽  
Tao Liu ◽  
Yu Liu

Currently, the incidence of hemopneumothorax is high in China, and with the continuous improvement of modern medical standards, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has gradually become the main method of clinical treatment of hemopneumothorax. The aim of this study was to investigate the minimally invasive mechanism and the clinical value of television thoracoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic hemopneumothorax and to provide a relevant theoretical basis for the superiority of television thoracoscopy. In this study, total of 98 patients with traumatic hemopneumothorax admitted to three hospitals from January 2017 to December 2019 were selected and divided into 49 cases each in the thoracotomy group and VATS group according to the differences of the surgical method. The surgical situation such as operation time, intraoperative bleeding, and incision length, postoperative recovery such as duration of painkiller use, chest tube retention time, volume of drainage, and hospital stay, levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and other inflammatory factors at different times after admission to hospital, postoperative complications such as pulmonary infection, enveloped effusion, incisional infection, and pressureulcers, and recurrence rate at 12-month follow-up were used as the evaluation indexes to analyze the effect of different surgical treatment modalities in patients with hemopneumothorax and the impact on patient prognosis. The results showed that the operative time, intraoperative bleeding, duration of painkiller use, chest tube retention time, and hospital stay were shorter in the VATS group than in the thoracotomy group. The length of the surgical incision, volume of drainage, and inflammatory factor levels at different postoperative periods were lower in the VATS group than in the thoracotomy group. The incidence of postoperative complications was lower in both groups, and the difference was not statistically significant. The follow-up results showed that there were no recurrent cases in both groups 12 months after discharge. This indicates that VATS is an effective treatment option for hemopneumothorax, which can achieve the same exploration and treatment effect as thoracotomy, and has the advantages of less trauma, less bleeding, shorter operation time, and faster postoperative recovery compared with thoracotomy. The prognosis of patients treated by VTAS is good, which provides a new treatment route for patients who cannot tolerate thoracotomy and are poorly tolerated.

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 86-87
Author(s):  
Jie Jiang ◽  
Xiuyi Yu ◽  
Guojun Geng ◽  
Hongming Liu

Abstract Background To study the advantages and disadvantages of 3D and 2D thoracoscope in the thoracic surgery of esophageal carcinoma. Methods Retrospectively analyze esophageal cancer cases between July 2013 and July 2017 of the first affiliated hospital to Xiamen University, depending on the different mode of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic, which can be divided into 3D-VATS group 353 cases (observation group) and 2D-VATS group 351 cases (control group). Comparing the difference in operation time, intraoperative bleeding, lymph node transmission, volume of the drain by the first 24 hours, total volume of the drain, chest tube time and postoperative complications. Results All the 704 patients with esophageal cancer were performed under the video-assisted thoracoscope. In terms of surgery time, 3D-VATS group (51.4 ± 13.3min) was shorter than 2D-VATS group (65.7 ± 9.1min), with statistical significance (t = -9.751, P = 0.013); on blood loss, 3D-VATS group (34.1 ± 10.5ml) was less than 2D-VATS group (50.2 ± 9.4ml) with statistical significance (t = -9.274, P = 0.009); about lymph nodes transmission, 3D-VATS group (16.8 ± 3.2) was more than 2D-VATS group (13.1 ± 3.7), with statistical significance (t = 5.213, P = 0.007); in volume of the drain by the first 24 hours, 3D-VATS group (171.2.15 ± 20.2ml) was less slightly than 2D-VATS group (180.3 ± 35.2ml), no statistical difference (t = -1.347, P = 0.281); about total volume of the drain, 3D-VATS group (530.2 ± 53.4ml) was less slightly than 2D-VATS group (553.8 ± 57.5ml), no statistical difference (t = -1.911, P = 0.093); on chest tube time, 3D-VATS group (4.2 ± 0.7d) was less slightly than 2D-VATS group (4.9 ± 1.1d), no statistical difference (t = -1.806, P = 0.069); Postoperative complications in two groups including the incidence of arrhythmia, pulmonary infection, anastomotic leakage and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury has no obvious difference (P > 0.05). Conclusion Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery of esophagectomy under 3D-mode has certain advantages in operation time, intraoperative bleeding and lymph nodes transmission over 2D-mode. While in the item of volume of the drain by 24 hours, total volume of the drain, chest tube time and postoperative complications, they have no obvious difference. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.


BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Fung ◽  
Hany Ashmawy ◽  
Sami Safi ◽  
Anja Schauer ◽  
Alexander Rehders ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Two-port VATS (2-P-VATS) and three-port VATS (3-P-VATS) are well-established techniques for surgical therapy of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). However, comparisons of both techniques in terms of postoperative outcome and recurrence are limited. Methods From January 2010 to March 2020, we retrospectively reviewed data of 58 PSP patients who underwent VATS in our institution. For statistical analysis, categorical and continuous variables were compared by chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test and the Student´s t-test, respectively. Twenty-eight patients underwent 2-P-VATS and 30 were treated with 3-P-VATS. Operation time, length of hospital stay (LOS), total dose of analgesics per stay (opioids and non-opioids), duration of chest tube drainage, pleurectomy volume (PV), postoperative complications and recurrence rates were compared between both groups. Results Clinical and surgical characteristics including mean age, gender, Body-Mass-Index (BMI), pneumothorax size, smoking behaviour, history of contralateral pneumothorax, side of pneumothorax, pleurectomy volume and number of resected segments were similar in both groups. The mean operation time, LOS and total postoperative opioid and non-opioid dose was significantly higher in the 3-P-VATS group compared with the 2-P-VATS group. Despite not being statistically significant, duration of chest tube was longer in the 3-P-VATS group compared with the 2-P-VATS group. In terms of postoperative complications, the occurrence of hemothorax was significantly higher in the 3-P-VATS group (3-P-VATS vs. 2-P-VATS; p = 0.001). During a median follow-up period of 61.6 months, there was no significant statistical difference in recurrence rates in both groups (2/28 (16.7%) vs. 5/30 (7.1%); p = 0.274). Conclusion Our data demonstrate that 2-P-VATS is safer and effective. It is associated with reduced length of hospital stay and decreased postoperative pain resulting in less analgesic use.


2020 ◽  
pp. 145749692093860
Author(s):  
T. Mönttinen ◽  
H. Kangaspunta ◽  
J. Laukkarinen ◽  
M. Ukkonen

Introduction: Although it is controversial whether appendectomy can be safely delayed, it is often unnecessary to postpone operation as a shorter delay may increase patient comfort, enables quicker recovery, and decreases costs. In this study, we sought to study whether the time of day influences the outcomes among patients operated on for acute appendicitis. Materials and Methods: Consecutive patients undergoing appendectomy at Tampere University Hospital between 1 September 2014 and 30 April 2017 for acute appendicitis were included. Primary outcome measures were postoperative morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and amount of intraoperative bleeding. Appendectomies were divided into daytime and nighttime operations. Results: A total of 1198 patients underwent appendectomy, of which 65% were operated during daytime and 35% during nighttime. Patient and disease-related characteristics were similar in both groups. The overall morbidity and mortality rates were 4.8% and 0.2%, respectively. No time categories were associated with risk of complications or complication severity. Neither was there difference in operation time and clinically significant difference in intraoperative bleeding. Patients undergoing surgery during night hours had a shorter hospital stay. In multivariate analysis, only complicated appendicitis was associated with worse outcomes. Discussion: We have shown that nighttime appendectomy is associated with similar outcomes than daytime appendectomy. Subsequently, appendectomy should be planned for the next available slot, minimizing delay whenever possible.


Open Medicine ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wang Fengyong ◽  
Sun Yuanshui ◽  
Wu Yuewu ◽  
Zhan Weihua ◽  
Shi Jianfeng ◽  
...  

Abstract To investigate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic splenectomy and portaazygous devascularization, we studied laparoscopic splenectomy and porto-azygos devascularization patients within the peri-operative period. Clinical data and curative effect are detailed alongside statistical analysis. The laparoscopic splenectomy and porto-azygos devascularization operation time was 2.56 + 0.62 hours. The intraoperative bleeding and anal exhaust time was 149.5 + 32.7ml 3.47 + 1.32 days, and the hospitalization time was 5.05 + 1.22 days. When the spleen volume was greater than or equal to 1.5 liters, the rate of open abdominal surgery increased significantly. After 1, 2, 3, and 4 years of follow-up, cumulative recurrence bleeding rates were 0, 5.20%, 9.98%, and 15.83%, respectively. Laparoscopic splenectomy and pericardial devascularization is safe, effective, and feasible, and it can be confirmed by enhanced spiral computed tomography (CT). Whether spleen volume greater than 1.5L is suited to laparoscopic surgery requires further research.


2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (02) ◽  
pp. 187-192
Author(s):  
Xingqin Tan ◽  
Jianxia Liu ◽  
Chunbao Guo

Abstract Introduction Intraoperative fluid administration is important for postoperative recovery and might be associated with postoperative complications. Materials and Methods This retrospective review included 471 patients who underwent Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy. Patients were separated into two groups based on whether they received low (<15.27 mL/kg/h) or high (>15.27 mL/kg/h) volumes of corrected crystalloid fluids. Propensity score matching was performed to adjust for any potential selection bios for the two groups. In 192 matched patients, clinical outcomes, including postoperative complications and length of hospital stay, were compared. Results Higher use of diuresis (p = 0.027) was found in the high fluid group. Receiving low volumes of crystalloids was associated with postoperative gastrointestinal functional recovery, reflected by the first defecation (odds ratio [OR], 0.69; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.31–1.07; p = 0.047) and first bowel movement (OR, 0.56; 95% CI, 0.38–0.98; p = 0.013). However, the occurrence of renal complications did not show significant differences between the groups. A lower postoperative complication rate (OR, 0.54; 95% CI, 0.42–0.94; p = 0.016) was noted in patients with low crystalloids compared with high crystalloids. The total length of hospital stay was longer in patients with high crystalloid fluid (9.21 ± 3.24 days) than patients with low volumes (7.83 ± 2.58 days; p = 0.012). Conclusion Low crystalloid fluid administration was associated with favorable postoperative outcomes.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parvez Mujawar ◽  
Tushar Pawar ◽  
Rahulkumar Narayan Chavan

Esophageal leiomyoma is a relatively rare tumor of esophagus but it is the most common benign neoplasm of the esophagus. Small esophageal leiomyoma can be observed but larger ones and those producing symptoms should be excised. As observed for other esophageal tumors, dysphagia is its main symptom. Traditionally, open thoracotomy and enucleation are its main treatment but in the last few years video assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) enucleation is gaining recognition with proven advantages of minimally invasive surgery. Herein we present our experience with patient presenting with cough rather than dysphagia as a main symptom, who was diagnosed to be having giant esophageal leiomyoma. VATS guided enucleation was accomplished successfully. Size of lesion was16×4×3 cm. Postoperative recovery was uneventful and patient is not having any signs of recurrence, after three years during follow-up period.


2014 ◽  
Vol 99 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alper Bilal Özkardeş ◽  
Mehmet Tokaç ◽  
Ersin Gürkan Dumlu ◽  
Birkan Bozkurt ◽  
Ahmet Burak Çiftçi ◽  
...  

Abstract We aimed to compare the clinical outcome and cost of early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. Sixty patients with acute cholecystitis were randomized into early (within 24 hours of admission) or delayed (after 6–8 weeks of conservative treatment) laparoscopic cholecystectomy groups. There was no significant difference between study groups in terms of operation time and rates for conversion to open cholecystectomy. On the other hand, total hospital stay was longer (5.2 ± 1.40 versus 7.8 ± 1.65 days; P = 0.04) and total costs were higher (2500.97 ± 755.265 versus 3713.47 ± 517.331 Turkish Lira; P = 0.03) in the delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy group. Intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded in 8 patients in the early laparoscopic cholecystectomy group, whereas no complications occurred in the delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy group (P = 0.002). Despite intraoperative and postoperative complications being associated more with early laparoscopic cholecystectomy compared with delayed intervention, early laparoscopic cholecystectomy should be preferred for treatment of acute cholecystitis because of its advantages of shorter hospital stay and lower cost.


Author(s):  
Alessandro Marra ◽  
Christoph Huenermann ◽  
Bernd Ross ◽  
Ludger Hillejan

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an original technique of single-port video-assisted thoracoscopy (S-VATS) for the minimally invasive treatment of pleural empyema in fibrinopurulent stage. Methods Single-port video-assisted thoracoscopy was performed under general anesthesia and single-lung ventilation using a 2-cm incision after ultrasound localization of the projected midpoint of the pleural effusion. Through the single access, a video scope and standard thoracoscopy instruments were simultaneously introduced to perform debridement and lavage of the pleural cavity. Postoperatively, patients underwent continuous or intermittent pleural irrigation through the chest tube until microbiological confirmation of sterility of the pleural fluid. Results Between November 2004 and December 2009, a total of 61 patients underwent S-VATS for pleural empyema in stage I(7%) or II (93%). Median age was 63.5 years (range, 22–94 years). Male-to-female ratio was 4.2. Surgery was performed 3 to 60 days after the onset of symptoms. Macroscopically complete debridement of the pleural cavity was achieved in most (98%) cases. Median operation time was 53 minutes (range, 29–90 minutes). No intraoperative complications occurred. In-hospital mortality and morbidity rates were 3% and 16%, respectively. Deaths were caused by diffuse metastatic colon cancer in one case and severe apoplectic insult in the other. Chest tube was removed after a median time of 12 days (range, 4–64 days). Four (6.5%) patients experienced a relapse of empyema; this was caused by complicated residual pleural space (two cases), persistent pleuropulmonary fistula (one case), or both (one case). Conclusions It seems that S-VATS is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of pleural empyema in fibrinopurulent stage.


Author(s):  
B. Hari Krishnan ◽  
S. K. Rai ◽  
Rohit Vikas ◽  
Manoj Kashid ◽  
Pramod Mahender

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The objective of the study was to compare the fracture union of long vs. short proximal femoral intramedullary nail antirotation (PFNA) in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients who was more than 60 years old.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> A retrospective analysis of 170 cases of intertrochanteric fractures of the femur (AO type A1 and A2) in the elderly was conducted. There were 64 males (37.6%) and 106 females (62.3%) with the age of 60–90 (mean age 75) years. The general demographic data of patients, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, length of hospital stay, blood transfusion rate, anterior thigh pain, postoperative complications like periprosthetic fractures, infections were recorded.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The short nail group also had a significantly shorter operation time (41.5±15.3 minutes vs. 62.5±25.3 minutes, p=0.002) and lower rate of postoperative transfusion (31.3% vs. 58.7%, p=0.041). However the length of hospital stay showed no significant differences. After surgery in short group there were 03 cases of periprosthetic fracture with a total incidence of 03%, however there were none in long nail group. At the end of the follow-up, all patients achieved bony union. The average fracture union time of the long nail group was (8.5±3.2) months, and the short nail group was (7.8±4.7) months, revealing no significant differences (p=0.09).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Both the proximal femoral intramedullary long and short nail fixation has a good result in the form of fracture union in treating intertrochanteric femur fractures in the elderly. They showed no significant difference in terms of fracture union, hospital stay, and postoperative complications. The incidence of periprosthetic fractures and anterior thigh pain was slightly high in short nail group. In short intramedullary nailing group there was obvious decrease in the intraoperative blood loss, operation time and postoperative blood transfusion.</p>


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quanzhe Liu ◽  
Wenlai Guo ◽  
Wenrui Qu ◽  
Xiaolan Ou ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The treatment of defects on the volar surface of the finger has been scarcely reported, and its utility for digital resurfacing remains unclear. This study compared the outcomes of free medial plantar artery flap (MPAF) and dorsal digital–metacarpal flap (DDMF) in finger reconstruction.Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 24 patients with soft-tissue defects on the volar surface of the finger from March 2014 to March 2017. The patients were divided into two groups: the MPAF group and the DDMF group. The operation time, complications, such as flap necrosis, graft loss, infection, paresthesia, and donor-site morbidity, as well as two-point discrimination (2-PD) were carefully recorded. The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire was used for conduct follow-up assessment.Results: After more than 12 months of follow-up, the MPAF group had a longer operative time compared with DDMF group, but there was no significant difference between postoperative complications and 2-PD test result in patients without nerve injury. And in terms of overall function, Modified VSS score and 2-PD test (the patients with nerve injury), There were relatively obvious statistical differences, MPAF was superior to DDMF (p < 0.005).Conclusion: MPAF and DDMF are reliable for reconstruction of the volar surface of the finger; however, MPAF offers better functional outcomes and is associated with a lower incidence of postoperative complications.


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