Uniform Talc Delivery during Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Pleurodesis

Abstract

Video-assisted thoracoscopic talc pleurodesis is a highly effective technique to manage recurrent pneumothorax or pleural effusion. However, inhomogenous talc delivery might be a cause of failure. We report a simple and inexpensive technique for uniform talc dispersion with complete covering of the pleural space during video-assisted thoracoscopic pleurodesis.

Key Words:

• Lung cancer
• VATS
• pleurodesis
• thoracoscopy

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D. Nevens

D. Nevens, M.D. Kroonveldlaan 50 9200 Dendermonde Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]