The effect of pleural abrasion on the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pleural abrasion has been widely used to control the recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). However, controversy still exists regarding the advantages and disadvantages of pleural abrasion compared with other interventions in preventing the recurrence of PSP.

Methods

The PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched up to December 15, 2014 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared the effects of pleural abrasion with those of other interventions in the treatment of PSP. The study outcomes included the PSP recurrence rate and the occurrence rate of adverse effects.

Results

Mechanical pleural abrasion and apical pleurectomy after thoracoscopic stapled bullectomy exhibited similarl

SUBMITTER: Ling ZG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4456155 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature