Management of Air Leaks Post-Surgical Lung Resection

Authors

Matthew E. Bronstein, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Donna C. Koo, New York Medical College
Tracey L. Weigel, New York Medical College

DOI

10.21037/atm.2019.04.30

Journal Title

Annals of Translational Medicine

First Page

361

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2019

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Airleaks are one of the most common complications associated with elective lung resection. There have been many techniques and modern advancements in thoracic surgery, however airleaks persist. This review article will discuss several interventions ranging from conservative noninvasive to surgical management of the persistent airleak. These techniques include stopping of suction on the plueravac, fibrin patches, pleurodesis, use of endobronchial valves (EBVs), return to OR for operative intervention, and lastly to send patients home with mini pleuravacs.

Recommended Citation

Bronstein, M. E., Koo, D. C., & Weigel, T. L. (2019). Management of Air Leaks Post-Surgical Lung Resection. Annals of Translational Medicine, 7 (15), 361. https://doi.org/10.21037/atm.2019.04.30