Video-assisted open supraclavicular sympathectomy following air embolism

Air embolism is a relatively rare complication of thoracoscopic surgery. Open supraclavicular sympathectomy was indicated to overcome the risk of re-embolization. A novel video-assisted technique was performed. conclusions: The previously prevalent open supraclavicular sympathectomy is a good choice...

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Published in:	Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 337 - 339
Main Authors:	Shpolyanski, G, Hashmonai, M, Rudin, M, Abaya, N, Kaplan, U, Kopelman, D
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 01-04-2012
Subjects:	Adolescent Case Reports Embolism, Air - etiology Embolism, Air - surgery Humans Hyperhidrosis - surgery Male Reoperation Sympathectomy - adverse effects Sympathectomy - methods Thoracoscopy - adverse effects Video-Assisted Surgery - methods
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Summary:	Air embolism is a relatively rare complication of thoracoscopic surgery. Open supraclavicular sympathectomy was indicated to overcome the risk of re-embolization. A novel video-assisted technique was performed. conclusions: The previously prevalent open supraclavicular sympathectomy is a good choice for avoiding air embolism. Laparoscopic instrumentation and technology can be used to improve open procedures, especially when exposure and visibility are limited. Sometimes we should remember to use the experience of our teachers.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Case Study-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-4 content type line 23 ObjectType-Report-1 ObjectType-Article-3
ISSN:	1086-8089 1938-3797
DOI:	10.4293/108680812X13427982376824