Treating Pneumothorax with Costopneumopexy

Costopneumopexy is a surgical procedure used to treat pneumothorax, which is a condition where air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall. In this procedure, the surgeon makes an incision in the chest wall and uses sutures or staples to seal the hole that is allowing the air to escape. This helps to re-expand the lung and can help to improve breathing and reduce pain.

Costopneumopexy is typically performed under general anesthesia and may require an overnight hospital stay. The procedure can be done through a small incision in the chest wall, or through a video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) which uses a small camera and specialized instruments to visualize and repair the damaged area.

The goal of costopneumopexy is to prevent further air from leaking into the space between the lungs and chest wall, and to help the lung expand and function properly again. This can help to improve breathing, reduce pain, and prevent complications such as infection or respiratory failure.