# Chest Pain — GCMD Library living collection

Everything in the library about chest pain — built automatically from dossiers that name it.

Updated: n/a · 6 episodes · 99 cited statements

## Episodes
### Surgical Management
- [Tricks - Thoracoscopic-Assisted Partial Rib Resection - Jack Langer](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637) — video · 9:18 · [machine version](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637.md)
- [Thoracoscopic Treatment of Spontaneous Pneumothorax](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233) — video · 3:16 · [machine version](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233.md)
- [Thoracoscopic Treatment of Spontaneous Pneumothorax](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249) — video · 3:16 · [machine version](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249.md)

### Case-Based Learning
- [Thoracoscopic-Assisted Partial Rib Resection: Pediatric Surgery Difficult...](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431) — video · 8:28 · [machine version](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431.md)

### Patient & Family Education
- [Patient Testimonial and Experience: Pectus Innovations](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014) — video · 13:55 · [machine version](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014.md)
- [Pectus-Patient Testimonial and Experience](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241) — video · 14:33 · [machine version](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241.md)

## Chapters
- [0:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=0) Case presentation: thoracoscopic-assisted partial rib resection for chest wall lesion (Ep 1)
- [4:28](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=268) Discussion: reconstruction techniques and alternative approaches for chest wall lesions (Ep 1)
- [0:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=0) Case Presentation: Thoracoscopic-Assisted Rib Resection for Chest Wall Lesion (Ep 2)
- [4:28](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=268) Discussion: Chest Wall Reconstruction and Management of Osteochondromas (Ep 2)
- [0:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=0) Patient testimonial: Rebecca Garcia's pectus repair experience and recovery (Ep 3)
- [4:47](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=287) Pain management protocol and patient experience discussion (Ep 3)
- [6:51](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=411) Preoperative screening protocols and vacuum belt acquisition (Ep 3)
- [8:29](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=509) Post-operative activity restrictions and return to exercise protocols (Ep 3)
- [10:30](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=630) Management of rib flaring and sleeping positions post-operatively (Ep 3)
- [0:03](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=3) Case presentation and patient positioning (Ep 4)
- [1:16](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=76) Talc preparation technique (Ep 4)
- [1:53](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=113) Bleb resection with endo-GIA stapler (Ep 4)
- [2:34](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=154) Talc pleurodesis and closure (Ep 4)
- [0:03](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=3) Case presentation and patient positioning (Ep 5)
- [1:16](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=76) Talc preparation technique (Ep 5)
- [1:53](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=113) Bleb resection with endo-GIA stapler (Ep 5)
- [2:34](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=154) Talc pleurodesis and closure (Ep 5)
- [0:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=0) Patient testimonial: recovery experience and pain management (Ep 6)
- [4:47](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=287) Pain team effectiveness and patient support (Ep 6)
- [6:51](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=411) Clinical protocols: screening, activity restrictions, and post-operative care (Ep 6)
- [10:30](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=630) Management of rib flaring, sleeping positions, and session wrap-up (Ep 6)

## Statements
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- Rebecca Garcia underwent pectus repair surgery on August 1st of the previous year at age 21 — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 0:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=15)
- Rebecca had previously undergone the Ravitch procedure in Atlanta, Georgia at age 3 or 4 years old — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 0:22](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=22)
- Despite prior Ravitch procedure, Rebecca continued to experience chest pains and trouble breathing — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 0:22](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=22)
- Meditation, specifically Jack Kornfield videos recommended by Dr. Garcia, helped with mental recovery from pectus surgery — Rebecca Garcia (opinion) [Ep 3 · 1:39](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=99)
- Post-operative pectus patients experience significant physical restrictions including inability to turn, twist, or lift more than 5 pounds — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 2:19](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=139)
- The mental and emotional burden of post-operative dependency is as significant as the physical recovery challenges — Rebecca Garcia (opinion) [Ep 3 · 2:19](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=139)
- Robaxin (methocarbamol) helps relieve chest tightness and pressure sensations in post-operative pectus patients — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 3:36](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=216)
- Dr. Garcia required Rebecca to wait 3 months before returning to weight training after pectus repair — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 4:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=255)
- After 3 months and gradual return to exercise, Rebecca achieved strength levels exceeding her pre-operative baseline — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 4:32](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=272)
- Having a dedicated pain team with established protocols reduces delays in pain medication administration — Todd Ponsky (opinion) [Ep 3 · 5:41](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=341)
- Pain team protocols eliminate the need to wait for individual physician orders for pain medication — Todd Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 3 · 5:41](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=341)
- Patients are systematically screened for resistant staph (MRSA/URSA) prior to pectus surgery — Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 7:23](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=443)
- Patients who screen positive for resistant staph receive nasal and underarm swabs and are prepared according to protocol — Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 7:29](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=449)
- Bactroban is given intranasally twice per day for 7 days prior to surgery for patients with resistant staph colonization (clinical) [Ep 3 · 7:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=460)
- Vacuum belts for pectus patients are obtained directly from suppliers in Germany at a cost of approximately $400-500 (clinical) [Ep 3 · 8:11](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=491)
- For routine procedures like umbilical hernia repair, one surgeon places no activity restrictions, relying on children's self-limitation based on pain (clinical) [Ep 3 · 8:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=520)
- For pectus patients, full activity is permitted after 3 months (12 weeks) post-operatively (clinical) [Ep 3 · 9:16](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=556)
- Adolescent pectus patients do not always adhere to the 3-month activity restriction, with some observed doing prohibited activities (clinical) [Ep 3 · 9:43](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=583)
- After 3 months, pectus patients are recommended to perform stretching and core strengthening exercises using instructional YouTube videos (clinical) [Ep 3 · 9:54](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=594)
- A good percentage of lower anterior rib flaring after Nuss procedure resolves spontaneously (clinical) [Ep 3 · 10:45](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=645)
- For older patients with rib flaring, ribs below the repair site can be broken and pushed down, a technique observed at Mayo Clinic (clinical) [Ep 3 · 10:50](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=650)
- Rib osteotomy for flaring is less effective in pediatric patients due to their greater flexibility (clinical) [Ep 3 · 11:04](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=664)
- Rib flaring tends to improve over time in many pediatric pectus patients — Garcia (clinical) [Ep 3 · 11:13](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=673)
- Sleeping position after pectus repair is patient-guided; if side-sleeping is comfortable, it is permitted (clinical) [Ep 3 · 11:33](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=693)
- Patients naturally move during sleep regardless of prescribed sleeping positions (clinical) [Ep 3 · 11:54](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=714)
- A planned study will examine post-operative cardiac findings in pectus patients, led by cardiologist Michael Taylor (clinical) [Ep 3 · 13:19](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=799)
- The patient underwent pectus repair surgery on August 1st of the previous year at age 21 — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 6 · 0:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=15)
- The patient had previously undergone the Ravitch procedure in Atlanta, Georgia at age 3 or 4 years old — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 6 · 0:22](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=22)
- Prior to revision surgery, the patient was experiencing chest pains and trouble breathing despite the previous Ravitch procedure — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 6 · 0:22](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=22)
- Meditation, specifically Jack Kornfield's videos recommended by the surgeon, helped the patient mentally during recovery — Rebecca Garcia (opinion) [Ep 6 · 1:39](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=99)
- Post-operative restrictions included inability to turn, twist, or lift more than 5 pounds — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 6 · 2:19](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=139)
- Walking and staying active were beneficial post-operative activities for this patient — Rebecca Garcia (opinion) [Ep 6 · 3:14](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=194)
- Stretching became important for the patient post-operatively, whereas she had not stretched before surgery — Rebecca Garcia (opinion) [Ep 6 · 3:24](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=204)
- Robaxin (methocarbamol) helped relieve chest tightness and pressure during home recovery — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 6 · 3:36](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=216)
- The patient was required to wait 3 months before returning to weight lifting — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 6 · 4:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=240)
- After the 3-month waiting period and gradual return, the patient reported being stronger than ever in the weight room and running — Rebecca Garcia (clinical) [Ep 6 · 4:32](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=272)
- Having a pain team and protocol helps patients receive pain medicine faster because they don't have to wait for a doctor to write the order — Todd Ponsky (clinical) [Ep 6 · 5:41](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=341)
- The institution screens for resistant staph (MRSA/VRSA) preoperatively (clinical) [Ep 6 · 7:23](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=443)
- If patients screen positive for resistant staph, they are swabbed from the nose and underarms and prepared per protocol (clinical) [Ep 6 · 7:29](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=449)
- Bactroban is given intranasally twice per day for 7 days prior to surgery for MRSA-positive patients (clinical) [Ep 6 · 7:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=460)
- Vacuum belts are obtained by communicating directly with suppliers in Germany, providing measurements, and cost approximately $400-500 (clinical) [Ep 6 · 8:11](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=491)
- For umbilical hernia repairs, one surgeon places no activity restrictions, reasoning that children will self-limit if they experience pain (clinical) [Ep 6 · 8:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=520)
- The surgeon qualifies the no-restriction approach by restricting organized sports or when the father is a football coach (clinical) [Ep 6 · 8:58](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=538)
- For pectus patients, full activity is permitted after 3 months (12 weeks) (clinical) [Ep 6 · 9:16](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=556)
- The surgeon acknowledges that adolescent patients do not always adhere to the 3-month activity restriction (clinical) [Ep 6 · 9:33](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=573)
- After the 3-month period, stretching and core strength exercises are recommended, with patients given two YouTube videos demonstrating these activities (clinical) [Ep 6 · 9:54](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=594)
- A good percentage of lower anterior rib flaring after the Nuss procedure resolves on its own (clinical) [Ep 6 · 10:45](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=645)
- The surgeon's approach to rib flaring is watchful waiting, telling patients to be patient as it improves over time (clinical) [Ep 6 · 11:10](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=670)
- Patients are advised to avoid sleeping on their side initially, but if they are comfortable doing so and attempt it, they will self-limit based on discomfort (clinical) [Ep 6 · 11:33](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=693)
- Patients naturally sleep on recliners post-operatively because that position is most comfortable (clinical) [Ep 6 · 11:33](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=693)
- A future study is planned with cardiologist Michael Taylor to examine post-operative cardiac outcomes in pectus patients (clinical) [Ep 6 · 13:19](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=799)
- A 16-year-old male presented with a two-month history of left-sided chest pain. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=0)
- Chest X-ray showed an ill-defined 3×5×5 centimeter calcified lesion in the left lower lung zone. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:20](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=20)
- CT scan showed the lesion was pedunculated and exophytic, arising from the internal aspect of the left 6th rib. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 0:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=40)
- Resection was advised due to ongoing symptoms of pain and diagnostic uncertainty. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=60)
- Patient was positioned with left side elevated 30 degrees using a beanbag. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=75)
- A single 5 millimeter port was placed posteriorly in the fifth intercostal space. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 1:30](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=90)
- A 22 gauge needle was passed through the chest wall to map out the smallest incision possible and better define the margins. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 2:30](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=150)
- A 5 centimeter incision was made with electric cautery. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 2:55](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=175)
- The intercostal muscles and neurovascular bundles were separated from above and below the 6th rib. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 3:20](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=200)
- The rib was cut anterior and posterior to the stock of the lesion, and the rib segment and lesion were extracted. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 3:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=220)
- The specimen consisted of a 3.5 centimeter rib segment and a 5×3×5 centimeter lesion. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:05](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=245)
- Final pathology showed an atypical osteochondroma with normal underlying rib and negative margins. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:18](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=258)
- The operation duration was 67 minutes. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=240)
- The operation was complicated by a small postoperative pneumothorax which was managed with oxygen therapy. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:05](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=245)
- The patient was discharged on the 3rd postoperative day. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:18](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=258)
- At 8 months follow-up, the patient was pain-free and back to normal activities. — Jack Langer (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:25](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=265)
- For chest wall defects up to three ribs, a Surgisis patch can be used without struts. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:44](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=284)
- For very large chest wall defects, struts or methylmethacrylate are required. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 4:44](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=284)
- Osteochondromas can be shaved off rather than requiring rib resection; one was removed by biting it off with a rongeur. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 5:09](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=309)
- For large chest wall gaps from multi-rib resections, patches can leave significant cosmetic deformity with respiratory variation. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 5:49](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=349)
- An autologous rib can be harvested from above or below the resection site and used to replace the resected rib, providing better chest wall contour without respiratory gaping. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 6:20](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=380)
- Autologous rib grafts used for chest wall reconstruction are free grafts (without preserved blood supply) and remain visible on X-ray months after surgery. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 6:39](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=399)
- In patients with multiple hereditary exostosis, symptomatic lesions can be shaved off rather than requiring rib resection, particularly in younger children where malignancy is unlikely. (clinical) [Ep 2 · 7:32](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/tricks-thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-jack-langer-637?t=452)
- A 16-year-old male presented with a two-month history of left-sided chest pain (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=0)
- Chest X-ray showed an ill-defined 3×5×5 centimeter calcified lesion in the left lower lung zone (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:20](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=20)
- CT scan showed the lesion was pedunculated and exophytic, arising from the internal aspect of the left 6th rib (clinical) [Ep 1 · 0:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=40)
- Resection was advised due to ongoing symptoms of pain and diagnostic uncertainty (clinical) [Ep 1 · 1:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=60)
- A single 5 millimeter port was placed posteriorly in the fifth intercostal space for thoracoscopic visualization (clinical) [Ep 1 · 1:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=75)
- A 22 gauge needle was passed through the chest wall to map out the smallest incision possible and define margins (clinical) [Ep 1 · 2:20](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=140)
- A 5 centimeter incision was made with electric cautery (clinical) [Ep 1 · 2:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=160)
- The intercostal muscles and neurovascular bundles were separated from above and below the 6th rib (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:00](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=180)
- The rib was cut anterior and posterior to the stalk of the lesion and the rib segment and lesion were extracted (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=195)
- The specimen consisted of a 3.5 centimeter rib segment and a 5×3×5 centimeter lesion (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=220)
- Final pathology showed an atypical osteochondroma with normal underlying rib and negative margins (clinical) [Ep 1 · 3:55](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=235)
- The operation duration was 67 minutes (clinical) [Ep 1 · 4:10](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=250)
- The operation was complicated by a small postoperative pneumothorax which was managed with oxygen therapy (clinical) [Ep 1 · 4:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=255)
- The patient was discharged on the 3rd postoperative day (clinical) [Ep 1 · 4:25](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=265)
- At 8 months follow-up, the patient was pain-free and back to normal activities (clinical) [Ep 1 · 4:28](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=268)
- For chest wall defects up to three ribs, a Surgisis patch can be used without struts (clinical) [Ep 1 · 4:44](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=284)
- For very large chest wall defects, struts or methylmethacrylate may be required (clinical) [Ep 1 · 5:10](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=310)
- Surgisis patches heal in well with scar tissue formation (clinical) [Ep 1 · 5:20](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=320)
- Osteochondromas can be shaved off rather than requiring rib resection (clinical) [Ep 1 · 5:36](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=336)
- For large chest wall gaps from resection, patches can leave significant cosmetic deformity with respiratory variation (clinical) [Ep 1 · 5:51](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=351)
- An intact rib above or below the resection can be harvested and used as a free graft to replace the resected rib, providing better chest wall contour (clinical) [Ep 1 · 6:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=375)
- Autologous rib grafts function similarly to rib grafts used by plastic surgeons and orthopedists for other reconstructions (clinical) [Ep 1 · 6:53](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=413)
- Metal struts that screw into the rib are used in trauma to close rib gaps (clinical) [Ep 1 · 7:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=435)
- In patients with multiple hereditary exostosis, symptomatic lesions can be shaved off rather than requiring rib resection, particularly in younger children where malignancy is unlikely (clinical) [Ep 1 · 7:32](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=452)
- Needle mapping through the chest wall is useful to determine the optimal incision location for chest wall lesion resection (opinion) [Ep 1 · 8:15](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-assisted-partial-rib-resection-pediatric-surgery-difficult-431?t=495)

## Host summaries
Recaps by a host of what the experts said — not the host's own clinical position.
- MRI is preferred over CT scan for pectus evaluation based on discussion during this session — Todd Ponsky summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 12:40](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=760)
- Cardiac effects of pectus excavatum are clinically significant, not merely cosmetic — Todd Ponsky summarizing the discussion [Ep 3 · 12:35](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/patient-testimonial-and-experience-pectus-innovations-1014?t=755)
- At Mayo Clinic, for older patients with rib flaring, ribs below the repair are broken and pushed down, but this technique is less effective in flexible pediatric patients — The host summarizing the discussion [Ep 6 · 10:50](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=650)
- Surgeons in Brazil use a brace for post-operative rib flaring — The host summarizing the discussion [Ep 6 · 11:04](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/pectus-patient-testimonial-and-experience-5241?t=664)
- The patient is an 18 year old male who had sudden onset of right chest pain and dyspnea, leading to a diagnosis of right spontaneous pneumothorax on chest X-ray — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 0:03](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=3)
- The patient had undergone thoracoscopic treatment of a left spontaneous pneumothorax approximately 2 years earlier after failed non-operative management — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 0:42](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=42)
- A decision was made to proceed directly to surgical treatment of the right side without an attempt at catheter thoracostomy due to prior contralateral recurrence — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 0:58](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=58)
- The patient is placed in the lateral decubitus position with an axillary roll on a beanbag for thoracoscopic pneumothorax treatment — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 1:08](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=68)
- Three triangulating incisions are used: 2 for 5 millimeter ports, and a third, more anterior one for direct insertion of a 12 millimeter endo GIA stapler — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 1:16](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=76)
- A Lukens trap works well for thoracoscopic talc application: talc is placed in the trap, tubing is cut and attached to the spout, with one side attached to installation tubing and the other to a 5mm trocar — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 1:26](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=86)
- Several blebs were identified in the lung apex during full examination — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 1:53](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=113)
- The initial stapler firing did not capture an adequate margin under the blebs on the posterior surface — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 1:59](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=119)
- The stapler should be applied across a more generous margin of grossly normal lung tissue when initial margin is inadequate — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 2:08](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=128)
- Three firings of the stapler were necessary to completely remove the apical wedge in this case — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 2:17](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=137)
- The specimen can be removed directly through the largest chest wall incision — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 2:27](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=147)
- A pressure of 15 millimeters of mercury and a flow of 4 L per minute is used to insufflate the talc — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 2:34](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=154)
- It is important to keep the second trocar open in order to maintain a pressure differential and promote flow during talc insufflation — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 2:45](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=165)
- The tip of the trocar can be manipulated to distribute the talc widely — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 2:53](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=173)
- Adequate talc distribution results when a snowstorm effect is witnessed in the thoracic cavity — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 2:58](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=178)
- It is particularly important to confirm adequate coverage of the apical, visceral, and parietal pleura with talc — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 3:05](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=185)
- A 16 French chest tube is placed at the conclusion of the procedure — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 4 · 3:12](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2233?t=192)
- The patient is an 18 year old male who had sudden onset of right chest pain and dyspnea, leading to a diagnosis of right spontaneous pneumothorax on chest X-ray — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 0:03](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=3)
- The patient had undergone thoracoscopic treatment of a left spontaneous pneumothorax approximately 2 years earlier after failed non-operative management — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 0:42](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=42)
- A decision was made to proceed directly to surgical treatment of the right side without an attempt at catheter thoracostomy due to prior contralateral recurrence — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 0:58](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=58)
- The patient is placed in the lateral decubitus position with an axillary roll on a beanbag for thoracoscopic pneumothorax treatment — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 1:08](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=68)
- Three triangulating incisions are used: 2 for 5 millimeter ports, and a third, more anterior one for direct insertion of a 12 millimeter endo GIA stapler — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 1:16](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=76)
- A Lukens trap works well for thoracoscopic talc application: talc is placed in the trap, tubing is cut and attached to the spout, with one side attached to installation tubing and the other to a 5mm trocar — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 1:26](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=86)
- Several blebs were identified in the lung apex during full examination — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 1:53](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=113)
- The initial stapler firing did not capture an adequate margin under the blebs on the posterior surface — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 1:59](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=119)
- The stapler should be applied across a more generous margin of grossly normal lung tissue when initial margin is inadequate — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 2:08](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=128)
- Three firings of the stapler were necessary to completely remove the apical wedge in this case — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 2:17](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=137)
- The specimen can be removed directly through the largest chest wall incision — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 2:27](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=147)
- A pressure of 15 millimeters of mercury and a flow of 4 L per minute is used to insufflate the talc — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 2:34](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=154)
- It is important to keep the second trocar open in order to maintain a pressure differential and promote flow during talc insufflation — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 2:45](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=165)
- The tip of the trocar can be manipulated to distribute the talc widely — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 2:53](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=173)
- Adequate talc distribution results when a snowstorm effect is witnessed in the thoracic cavity — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 2:58](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=178)
- It is particularly important to confirm adequate coverage of the apical, visceral, and parietal pleura with talc — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 3:05](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=185)
- A 16 French chest tube is placed at the conclusion of the procedure — The host summarizing a resource [Ep 5 · 3:12](https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/watch/thoracoscopic-treatment-of-spontaneous-pneumothorax-2249?t=192)

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