A review of the recent literature on treatment modalities of adult thoracic empyema was
conducted in order to expose the controversies and verify where consensus exists. Critical …

Surgeons are commonly called on to evaluate patients with pleural effusions. This article
discusses the normal anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the pleural space. The …

Purpose We aimed to review the pre-and postoperative characteristics of children
undergoing pneumonectomy, with special emphasis on the management of surgical …

Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) remains a significant source of morbidity and mortality after
right pneumonectomy (RPN). Postoperative mechanical ventilation represents a primary risk …

Objective: The aim of this study was to define symptoms and signs for early diagnosis of
occult bronchopleural fistula (OBPF) after routine pneumonectomy. Patients and Method …

Post-pneumonectomy bronchopleural fistula (BPF) remains a rare but often life-threatening
complication and therapeutic challenge. Traditional surgical procedures include chronic …

The efficacy of local instillation of fusidic acid in the prevention of post-surgical microbial
complications during various types of lung resection was studied. Four hundred ninety two …

Endoscopically superimposed Amplatzer (St. Jude Medical, St. Paul, Minnesota, United
States) septal occluder plug was successfully used in the treatment of septic right main …

Abstract VISBAL, Antonio Luis and SANCHEZ, Rodrigo. Transternal transpericardial
approach in the treatment of late bronchopleural fistula and the management of chronic …