Pleurodesis (adhesion)

Due to the high recurrence rate of spontaneous pneumothorax, in order to prevent recurrence, the pleural cavity is introduced with physicochemical agents, immunostimulating agents, fibrin supplements, medical adhesives and biostimulants, so that the visceral layer and the pleural layer of the wall layer are adhered. Eliminate the pleural space and make the air nowhere to accumulate, the so-called "pleurodesis". Treatment of diseases: spontaneous pneumothorax Indication 1. Patients with persistent or recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax. 2, there are two sides of the history of pneumothorax. 3, combined with pulmonary bullae. 4, there are patients with pulmonary insufficiency, can not tolerate thoracotomy. Contraindications 1. Tension pneumothorax continues to attract negative pressure; 2. Patients with blood pneumothorax or bilateral pneumothorax; 3. Traumatic pneumothorax; 4, there is significant pleural thickening, the chest can not fully expand through the chest drainage. Preoperative preparation Antibiotics are routinely used before surgery.

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