Thoracoscopic Treatment of Pneumothorax in Marfan Syndrome: Hemostatic Patch to Support Lung Resection Recovery
Joint Authors
Pelizzo, Gloria
Calcaterra, Valeria
Arbustini, Eloisa
Pasqua, Noemi
Morbini, Patrizia
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
In selected patients, the absorbable fibrin patch TachoSil® is superior to standard surgical treatment in reducing air leakage after pulmonary lobectomy.
Pulmonary involvement is not considered a main feature of Marfan syndrome (MFS); however, spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) with a high rate of recurrence is frequently reported.
We describe the use of TachoSil® in the supportive treatment of recurrent pneumothorax in a girl with MFS.
Case Report.
A 12-year-old girl with a previous diagnosis of MFS and recurrent history of left spontaneous pneumothorax was submitted to thoracoscopic atypical lung resection.
Two patches (9.5 × 4.8 cm) were cut from the adhesive/foam complex (TachoSil®) and were pressed against the sutured area as supportive treatment.
The patient recovered with no further SP recurrences.
Conclusions.
The use of the TachoSil® surgical patch may be useful in pneumothorax supportive treatment, particularly in pediatric MFS by ameliorating the mechanical strength of the lung.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pelizzo, Gloria& Arbustini, Eloisa& Pasqua, Noemi& Morbini, Patrizia& Calcaterra, Valeria. 2018. Thoracoscopic Treatment of Pneumothorax in Marfan Syndrome: Hemostatic Patch to Support Lung Resection Recovery. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150861
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pelizzo, Gloria…[et al.]. Thoracoscopic Treatment of Pneumothorax in Marfan Syndrome: Hemostatic Patch to Support Lung Resection Recovery. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150861
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pelizzo, Gloria& Arbustini, Eloisa& Pasqua, Noemi& Morbini, Patrizia& Calcaterra, Valeria. Thoracoscopic Treatment of Pneumothorax in Marfan Syndrome: Hemostatic Patch to Support Lung Resection Recovery. Case Reports in Surgery. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150861
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150861