A member asked:

Can i opt for an open procedure rather than vats procedure for treatment of recurrent pneumothorax, based on lower rates of recurrence?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Yes: Open can be very well done, and tolerated! May need one of us older surgeons to do. Mini thoracotomy, or anterior infra- mammary- cosmetic can be done easily, thoroughly, effectively and with very good pain control. One opening and one tube.

Answered 5/18/2014

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