Alveolar-pleural fistulas causing persistent air leaks (PALs) are associated with prolonged
hospital stays and high morbidity. Prior guidelines recommend surgical repair as the gold …

Background: Recommendations regarding key aspects related to the diagnosis and
pharmacological treatment of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) were recently published …

Pneumothorax is defined as the presence of air in the pleural cavity. Spontaneous
pneumothorax, occurring without antecedent traumatic or iatrogenic cause, is sub-divided …

A persistent air leak (PAL) can be caused by either an alveolar-pleural fistula (APF) or
bronchopleural fistula (BPF). Complications from PAL lead to an increase in morbidity and …

Pneumothorax is not an uncommon occurrence in ICU patients. Barotrauma and
iatrogenesis remain the most common causes for pneumothorax in critically ill patients …

Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) with prolonged air leak (PAL) is most often, though not always,
a sequela of lung resection. When this complication occurs post-operatively, it is associated …

Purpose To evaluate the outcomes of computed tomography (CT) fluoroscopy-guided core
lung biopsies with emphasis on diagnostic yield, complications, and efficacy of parenchymal …

Background Prolonged air leaks (PAL) complicate 10% to 15% of lung resections, delaying
chest tube removal and prolonging length of hospital stay. No consensus exists for …

Air leaks are the most common complication after pulmonary resection. Enhanced recovery
after surgery (ERAS) programs must be designed to manage parenchymal air leaks. ERAS …

Background A prolonged air leak (PAL) is the most frequent complication after pulmonary
resection. This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of autologous blood patch …