Fig. 2From: Video-assisted subtotal parietal pleurectomy: an effective procedure for recurrent refractory pneumothoraxThe resection range of subtotal pleurectomy via VATS. a Up to the first rib; b to the side of the sternum anteriorly; c to approximately 1 cm from the sympathetic chain posteriorly; d down to the level of the diaphragm. VATS video-assisted thoracic surgeryBack to article page