Intrapleural Instillation of Autologous Blood for Persistent Air Leak in Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Patients With Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Using autologous blood to treat secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) in patients with advanced COPD is easy, safe, and effective. The dose of blood required for autologous blood patch pleurodesis should be dependent on the body weight, and 1 mL/kg blood may be efficient.