Use of endo-bronchial end-tidal CO2 test for location of the pleural air leakage in patients with intractable pneumothorax
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DOI: 10.1177/1753465818756564
Abstract: Background: Location of the affected bronchus of pleural air leaks is the most important step of trans-bronchoscopic bronchial occlusion for the treatment of intractable pneumothorax. The balloon occlusion test is the most commonly used technique,… read more here.
Keywords: intractable pneumothorax; affected bronchus; pleural air; endo bronchial ... See more keywords
Clinical Evaluation of Endoscopic Bronchial Occlusion with an Endobronchial Watanabe Spigot for the Management of Intractable Pneumothorax, Pyothorax with Bronchial Fistula, and Postoperative Air Leakage
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.3900-19
Abstract: Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of endoscopic bronchial occlusion (EBO) with endobronchial Watanabe spigots (EWSs) for the management of prolonged pulmonary air leaks, such as intractable pneumothorax, pyothorax with bronchial… read more here.
Keywords: intractable pneumothorax; pneumothorax pyothorax; air; fistula ... See more keywords