# Treating Spontaneous Pneumothorax Using an Innovative Surgical Technique Called Capnodissection Pleurectomy: Case Report

## TL;DR

A new surgical technique using carbon dioxide for pleurectomy is introduced to treat spontaneous pneumothorax with potentially fewer complications.

## Contribution

An innovative capnodissection technique for pleurectomy is presented as a safer alternative to traditional methods.

## Key findings

- Capnodissection pleurectomy was successfully used in a young patient with spontaneous pneumothorax.
- The technique may reduce the risk of bleeding and complications compared to traditional methods.

## Abstract

Spontaneous pneumothorax is one of the most common conditions encountered in thoracic surgery. This condition can be treated conservatively or surgically based on indications and guidelines. Traditional surgical management includes pleurodesis (mechanical or chemical) in addition to bullectomy if the bullae can be identified. Mechanical pleurodesis is usually performed by surgical pleurectomy or pleural abrasion. In this case report, we present a case of a young patient with spontaneous pneumothorax who needed a surgical intervention. We performed a new, innovative surgical technique for surgical pleurectomy where we used carbon dioxide for dissection of the parietal pleura (capnodissection). This technique may provide similar efficiency to the traditional procedure but with less risk of bleeding and complications.