Affiliations 

  • 1 Anand Sachithanandan, FRCSI (C-Th) (UK). Cardiothoracic Surgery Division, Serdang Hospital, Jalan Puchong, Kajang, Selangor 43000, Malaysia. anandsachithanandan@yahoo.com
  • 2 I Nur Ezrin, MBBS. Cardiothoracic Surgery Division, Serdang Hospital, Jalan Puchong, Kajang, Selangor 43000, Malaysia.
  • 3 B Badmanaban, FRCSI (CTh). Cardiothoracic Surgery Division, Serdang Hospital, Jalan Puchong, Kajang, Selangor 43000, Malaysia.
Med J Malaysia, 2012 Apr;67(2):226-7.
PMID: 22822653 MyJurnal

Abstract

Simultaneous bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax (SBSP) is a very rare life-threatening condition that requires rapid diagnosis and treatment. Most cases are secondary to various underlying lung pathology but a primary SBSP may occur due to rupture of subpleural blebs or bullae. Surgery via an open or minimally invasive approach provides definitive treatment and can be undertaken as a staged or simultaneous procedure. We report our experience with two such rare cases utilizing a single stage minimally invasive bilateral video assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) approach. The pathogenesis of this rare condition and intra-operative technical considerations for a successful outcome are discussed.

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