Low-voltage coagulation, polyglycolic acid sheets, and fibrin glue to control air leaks in lung surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s11748-017-0829-2
Abstract: ObjectiveWe evaluated the efficacy of low-voltage coagulation (LVC) with polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets (Neoveil, GUNZE Ltd., Japan) and fibrin glue to control intraoperative alveolar air leaks after lung surgery.MethodsWe included 176 patients with non-small cell… read more here.
Keywords: sheets fibrin; leaks lung; air; fibrin glue ... See more keywords
Management of residual spaces after lung resections and air leaks: Ultrasound and pneumoperitoneum.
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac035
Abstract: Prolonged chest tube drainage is one of the most common postoperative complications of pulmonary resections; it is related to complications such as residual pleural spaces or continuous alveolar air leaks. We retrospectively evaluated the efficacy… read more here.
Keywords: residual spaces; lung resections; air; air leaks ... See more keywords
Management of Air Leaks in the Newborn
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DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000001040
Abstract: Background: Air leaks, especially pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE), are increasingly uncommon respiratory complications of the newborn. Despite PIE having a decreasing incidence, it continues to have a high morbidity and mortality rate. This makes PIE… read more here.
Keywords: air; leaks newborn; management air; treatment ... See more keywords
Intraoperative ventilatory leak: Real-time guidance for management of air leak in lung cancer patients undergoing VATS lobectomy.
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DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14925
Abstract: BACKGROUND Persistent air leak (PAL) is a common complication after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy. We aimed to evaluate whether the intraoperative quantitative measurement of air leaks using a mechanical ventilation test could predict PAL… read more here.
Keywords: air leak; air; lung; vats lobectomy ... See more keywords
Unidirectional endobronchial valves for management of persistent air-leaks: results of a multicenter study.
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2018.10.61
Abstract: Background To evaluate the efficacy of Endo-Bronchial Valves in the management of persistent air-leaks (PALs) and the procedural cost. Methods It was a retrospective multicenter study including consecutive patients with PALs for alveolar pleural fistula… read more here.
Keywords: valves management; air; valve treatment; air leaks ... See more keywords