Thoracoplasty Intrapleural

Intrapleural thoracoplasty, or intrapleural thoracoplasty, is a procedure performed to treat pneumothorax, a condition in which air accumulates in the pleural cavity, causing the lung to collapse. Pneumothorax can occur as a result of trauma, surgery, a disease process, or idiopathically.

During intrapleural thoracoplasty, the surgeon makes a small incision in the side of the chest and inserts a thin tubular instrument called a thoracoscope into the pleural cavity. The thoracoscope allows the surgeon to visualize the pleural cavity and determine where air has accumulated.

The surgeon then inserts additional instruments through the thoracoscope to remove accumulated air and restore normal pressure in the pleural cavity. The surgeon then closes a small incision in the side of the chest.

Intrapleural thoracoplasty is usually performed for mild to moderate pneumothorax. This procedure has less risk of complications than traditional surgery to remove air from the pleural space (called a thoracotomy). In addition, patients who undergo intrapleural thoracoplasty can often return to their daily lives more quickly than after traditional surgery.

In conclusion, intrapleural thoracoplasty is an effective and safe procedure for the treatment of pneumothorax. If you suspect a pneumothorax, see your doctor for further evaluation and treatment.