Natural orifice transtracheal evaluation of the thoracic cavity and mediastinum

Chen Yang; Hung Ping Liu; Yen Chu; Yun Hen Liu; Ching Yang Wu; Po Jen Ko; Hui Ping Liu

doi:10.1007/s00464-010-1029-7

Natural orifice transtracheal evaluation of the thoracic cavity and mediastinum

Chen Yang, Hung Ping Liu, Yen Chu, Yun Hen Liu, Ching Yang Wu, Po Jen Ko, Hui Ping Liu

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Abstract

Background: This study aimed to determine the feasibility of a novel transtracheal endoscopic technique for thoracic and mediastinum evaluation in a canine model. Methods: In two dogs under general anesthesia, a transverse incision was made in the right lateral wall of the lower trachea and used as an entrance for thoracic and mediastinum evaluation. Results: Transtracheal thoracoscopic evaluation was possible in both animals. One animal experienced massive subcutaneous emphysema immediately after evaluation of the thoracic cavity and required chest tube drainage. The follow-up endoscopies 2 weeks after surgery showed good healing of the tracheal openings in both animals. Conclusions: The transtracheal approach to the thoracic cavity and mediastinum appears to be feasible. This technique may provide an intriguing platform for the development of natural orifice transluminal surgery (NOTES) in the thoracic cavity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2905-2907
Number of pages	3
Journal	Surgical endoscopy
Volume	24
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-010-1029-7
Publication status	Published - Nov 2010
Externally published	Yes

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NOTES
Technical endoscopy
Transtracheal approach

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