Journal of visualized surgery

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Spontaneous pneumothorax encompasses both primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP), which differ in etiology and recurrence risk. Surgical management aims to control air l…

Congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDH) are likely to present in early postnatal or infancy and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality due to associated pulmonary hypoplasia, pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. Symptom…

The management of hemothorax (spontaneous or, more often, due to thoracic trauma lesions), follows basic tenets well-respected by cardiothoracic surgeons. In most, a non-operative approach is adequate and safe, with a defined group of patie…