Factors associated with safe and successful postoperative day 1 discharge after lung operations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
RS Martins, AS Fatimi, AI Ansari, H Raheel… - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Background A shorter length of stay (LOS) is associated with fewer hospital-acquired
adverse conditions and decreased utilization of hospital resources. While modern …
adverse conditions and decreased utilization of hospital resources. While modern …
[HTML][HTML] Prolonged air leak after lung surgery: prediction, prevention and management
F Zaraca, R Crisci, F Augustin, A Brunelli… - Journal of Thoracic …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
© Journal of Thoracic Disease. All rights reserved. J Thorac Dis 2023; 15 (2): 835-838|
https://dx. doi. org/10.21037/jtd-22-1485 that unselected patients submitted to lobectomy …
https://dx. doi. org/10.21037/jtd-22-1485 that unselected patients submitted to lobectomy …
[HTML][HTML] Prolonged air leak after segmentectomy: incidence and risk factors
Background We designed this study to investigate the rate and risk factors of prolonged air
leak (PAL) in patients undergoing pulmonary segmentectomy in our unit. Methods We …
leak (PAL) in patients undergoing pulmonary segmentectomy in our unit. Methods We …
Safety of home discharge with a chest tube after bronchoscopic lung volume reduction complicated by persistent airleak
M Bari, N Collar, S Chakravorty… - … of Bronchology & …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Background: The incidence of pneumothorax after bronchoscopic lung volume reduction
(BLVR) using Zephyr (Pulmonx Corporation) endobronchial valves is~ 26%. Many patients …
(BLVR) using Zephyr (Pulmonx Corporation) endobronchial valves is~ 26%. Many patients …
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Expert Consensus Document on the Management of Pleural Drains After Pulmonary Lobectomy: Expert Consensus Document
MS Kent, B Mitzman, I Diaz-Gutierrez… - The Annals of Thoracic …, 2024 - Elsevier
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Workforce on Evidence-Based Surgery provides this
document on management of pleural drains after pulmonary lobectomy. The goal of this …
document on management of pleural drains after pulmonary lobectomy. The goal of this …
Discharging Patients Home With a Chest Tube and Digital System After Robotic Lung Resection
TC Geraci, AJ McCormack, RJ Cerfolio - The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Our objective is to assess the feasibility, safety, and outcomes for patients
discharged home with a chest tube connected to a digital drainage system after robotic …
discharged home with a chest tube connected to a digital drainage system after robotic …
Complications of Outpatient Chest Tube Management for Prolonged Air Leaks After Pulmonary Surgery
RJ Randle, P Bhandari, H He, MF Berry… - Annals of surgical …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Air leaks are common after pulmonary surgery. Prolonged air leaks (PALs) may
persist through discharge and often are managed with one-way valve devices (OWD). We …
persist through discharge and often are managed with one-way valve devices (OWD). We …
Management of Patients with Prolonged Air Leak after Pulmonary Resection with Heimlich Valve: Prolonged Air Leak after Pulmonary Resection with Heimlich Valve
N Sikander, T Ahmad, M Mazcuri, R Zafar… - Pakistan Journal of …, 2022 - thejas.com.pk
Prolonged air leak (PAL) after pulmonary resection is defined as air leak persisting for five or
more days. Majority can be managed conservatively using one-way device Heimlich valve …
more days. Majority can be managed conservatively using one-way device Heimlich valve …
Commentary: a high negative predictive value is better than nothing
G Varela - European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2022 - academic.oup.com
In this issue of the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, the results of an interesting
Delphi consensus on prevention and management of prolonged air leak (PAL) after lung …
Delphi consensus on prevention and management of prolonged air leak (PAL) after lung …