Management options for patient with prolonged air leaks d/t peripheral alveolar fistula
Bronchoscopy should always be done to rule out stump dehiscence Continuous observation on a drainage system Pneumoperitoneum(mostly effective after lower lobectomy) Cervical phrenic nerve infiltration with protected needle Pleurodesis with talc, infiltration with protected needle Embolization of bronchial tree with Gelfoam or coils Reop Sending the pt. home with a chest tube connected to a Heiml..
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2016. 6. 18. 20:01