Safety and diagnostic yield of transbronchial lung cryobiopsy in diffuse parenchymal lung diseases: a comparative study versus video-assisted thoracoscopic lung …
Background: A diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) may include surgical lung biopsy
(SLB), which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and also appreciable …
(SLB), which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality and also appreciable …
Enhanced recovery programs in lung cancer surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
S Li, K Zhou, G Che, M Yang, J Su… - Cancer management …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Background Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program is an effective evidence-
based multidisciplinary protocol of perioperative care, but its roles in thoracic surgery remain …
based multidisciplinary protocol of perioperative care, but its roles in thoracic surgery remain …
[HTML][HTML] The anticipation and management of air leaks and residual spaces post lung resection
MR Mueller, BA Marzluf - Journal of thoracic disease, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The incidence of any kind of air leaks after lung resections is reportedly around 50% of
patients. The majority of these leaks doesn't require any specific intervention and ceases …
patients. The majority of these leaks doesn't require any specific intervention and ceases …
Characterization and prediction of prolonged air leak after pulmonary resection: a nationwide study setting up the index of prolonged air leak
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to better characterize prolonged air leak
(PAL), defined as an air leak longer than 7 days, and to develop and validate a predictive …
(PAL), defined as an air leak longer than 7 days, and to develop and validate a predictive …
Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy in diffuse parenchymal lung disease: comparison between biopsy from 1 segment and biopsy from 2 segments-diagnostic yield and …
Background: Transbronchial lung cryobiopsy is an innovative method of obtaining samples
from the parenchyma of patients with diffuse parenchymal lung diseases. However, the …
from the parenchyma of patients with diffuse parenchymal lung diseases. However, the …
A scoring system to predict the risk of prolonged air leak after lobectomy
BACKGROUND: Prolonged air leak (PAL) remains a frequent complication after lung
resection. Perioperative preventative strategies have been tested, but their efficacy is often …
resection. Perioperative preventative strategies have been tested, but their efficacy is often …
[PDF][PDF] Risk factors for prolonged air leak after pulmonary resection
Risk Factors for Prolonged Air Leak After Pulmonary Resection Page 1 Risk Factors for
Prolonged Air Leak After Pulmonary Resection Alessandro Brunelli, MD a,*, Stephen D …
Prolonged Air Leak After Pulmonary Resection Alessandro Brunelli, MD a,*, Stephen D …
[HTML][HTML] Quantifying the incidence and impact of postoperative prolonged alveolar air leak after pulmonary resection
OBJECTIVE: Prolonged alveolar air leak (PAAL) is a frequent occurrence after lobectomy or
lesser resections. The resulting complications and their impact are not well understood. Our …
lesser resections. The resulting complications and their impact are not well understood. Our …
Reduction of intraoperative air leaks with Progel in pulmonary resection: a comprehensive review
C Fuller - Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, 2013 - Springer
Intraoperative alveolar air leaks (IOALs) occur in 75% of patients during pulmonary
resection. Despite routine use of sutures and stapling devices, they remain a significant …
resection. Despite routine use of sutures and stapling devices, they remain a significant …
Risk factors for prolonged air leak after pulmonary resection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for prolonged air leak (PAL) after
pulmonary resection and summarize the quality of evidence. Summary Background Data …
pulmonary resection and summarize the quality of evidence. Summary Background Data …