Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Right vs left side thoracoscopic sympathectomy: effects of CO2 insufflation on haemodynamics

CONCLUSIONS: Compared to left side TS (thoracoscopic sympathectomy), direct compression by CO2 against the venae cava and right atrium and ventricle during right side TS caused reduction of the venous return and hence low CO (cardiac output), CI (cardiac index) and SV (stroke volume).

A A El-Dawlatly, A Al-Dohayan, A Samarkandi, F Algahdam, A Atef
Department of Anaesthesia, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia.
Ann Chir Gynaecol. 2001 ;90 (3):206-8 11695797