The Embedded U-Suture Technique for Better Cosmetic View in Patients Underwent Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy

In endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) surgery, a chest drain is inserted into the pleural space after the procedure for lung expansion and is quickly removed after lung hyperinflation. A horizontal mattress suture, also named U-suture, is quickly knotted around the chest drain to prevent air fr...

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Published in:	Gazi Medical Journal
Main Authors:	Muhammet Sayan, Irmak Akarsu, Muhammet Tarık Arslan, Ayşegül Kurtoğlu, Günel Ahmedova, Ali Çelik
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Galenos Publishing House 2025-07-01
Subjects:	endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy hyperhidrosis uniportal vats sympathectomy
Online Access:	https://gazimedj.com/articles/the-embedded-u-suture-technique-for-better-cosmetic-view-in-patients-underwent-endoscopic-thoracic-sympathectomy/doi/gmj.2025.3890

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