Catastrophes during video-assisted thoracoscopic thymus surgery for myasthenia gravis

Ozkan B., Toker A.

INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY, vol.23, no.3, pp.450-453, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1093/icvts/ivw144
  • Journal Name: INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.450-453
  • Keywords: Video thoracoscopy, Thymectomy, Perioperative complications, THYMECTOMY
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Several series have demonstrated that video-assisted thoracoscopic (VAT) thymectomy is feasible and safe. However, VAT thymectomy is an operation that could invite catastrophes, such as major vascular injuries. We aimed to analyse the events and define the management and outcomes of these serious complications.