A stepwise approach for postlobectomy bronchopleural fistula Journal Article
| Authors: | Gritsiuta, A. Y.; Eguchi, T.; Jones, D. R.; Rocco, G. |
| Article Title: | A stepwise approach for postlobectomy bronchopleural fistula |
| Abstract: | Although rare, bronchopleural fistula (BPF) following anatomic lung resection is a serious complication associated with high rates of mortality (25%-71%). Risk factors for BPF include surgical approach, neoadjuvant therapy, diabetes mellitus, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. As neoadjuvant treatment is increasingly being administered to patients with locally advanced lung cancer, and as more patients are being diagnosed with lung cancer at an older age—elderly patients present with a higher index of multiple comorbidities—the incidence of BPF among patients undergoing anatomic resection for lung cancer is expected to increase. In this manuscript, we detail risk factors and considerations for BPF and describe a stepwise approach to treat BPF following lobectomy for lung cancer. © 2019 |
| Keywords: | lung cancer; lobectomy; bronchopleural fistula; vacuum-assisted closure (vac) |
| Journal Title: | Operative Techniques in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Volume: | 25 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 1522-2942 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2020-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 85 |
| End Page: | 104 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2019.11.005 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 34177378 |
| PMCID: | PMC8224839 |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | The publisher's record lists the publication date as Summer -- Article -- Export Date: 3 August 2020 -- Source: Scopus |
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