Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2873343 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2014 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Prolonged air leak is one of the most common complications after spontaneous pneumothorax operations. Age, American Society of Anesthesiologists scores, bilateral procedures, and bullae diameter were risk factors for PAL. Use of talc pleurodesis with pleural abrasion may not decrease the incidence of PAL in VATS spontaneous pneumothorax operation. Talc pleurodesis with pleural abrasion should be used cautiously in patients with significant comorbid conditions or advanced age.
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