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Review
. 2015 Nov;25(4):411-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2015.07.002. Epub 2015 Sep 8.

The Prevention and Management of Air Leaks Following Pulmonary Resection

Bryan M Burt  1 , Joseph B Shrager  2
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The Prevention and Management of Air Leaks Following Pulmonary Resection

Bryan M Burt et al. Thorac Surg Clin. 2015 Nov.

Abstract

Alveolar air leaks are a common problem in the daily practice of thoracic surgeons. Prolonged air leak following pulmonary resection is associated with increased morbidity, increased length of hospital stay, and increased costs. This article reviews the evidence for the various intraoperative and postoperative options to prevent and manage postoperative air leak.

Keywords: Air leak; Alveolar pleural fistula; Postoperative; Pulmonary resection.

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