Ipokratis Korantzis

TL;DR: In the current review, barotraumas will be focused on from definition to treatment.

TL;DR: The pleural cavity is the potential space between the two pleurae (visceral and parietal) of the lungs that is highly sensitive to pain, while the visceral pleura are not, due to its lack of sensory innervation.

TL;DR: The physiology of the pleural space is presented in a step by step manner with regard to vascular, lymphatic, and nervous supply, and the pleura might present inflammatory response and maintenance of the Pleural fluid is observed.

TL;DR: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a type of thoracic surgery performed using a small video camera that is introduced into the patient's chest via a scope, considered a minimally invasive technique where the surgeon is able to view the instruments that are being used along with the anatomy on which the surgeon was operating.

TL;DR: In the current editorial, a definition and current up to date information regarding fine needle aspiration under CT guidance regarding pneumothorax and treatment methods are provided.