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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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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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