Zentralbl Chir 2021; 146(S 01): S51
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1733360
Abstracts

P-114 Autologous blood pleurodesis for the treatment of postoperative air leaks. A systematic review and meta-analysis

I Karampinis
1   Academic Thoracic Center – Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
2   Division of Thoracic Surgery, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
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C Galata
1   Academic Thoracic Center – Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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A Arani
1   Academic Thoracic Center – Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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M Grilli
3   Bibliothek, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Deutschland
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S Hetjens
4   Institute of Medical Statistic and Biomathematics, Mannheim, Deutschland
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M Shackcloth
5   Division of Thoracic Surgery, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool, Vereinigtes Königreich
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S Buderi
2   Division of Thoracic Surgery, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
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K Athanassiadi
6   Division of Thoracic Surgery, Evangelismos General Hospital, Athen, Griechenland
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D Stamenovic
1   Academic Thoracic Center – Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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E Rössner
1   Academic Thoracic Center – Thoracic Surgery, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Deutschland
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Hintergrund

Postoperative air leaks are a common complication after lung surgery. They are associated with prolonged hospital stay, increased treatment costs, increased postoperative pain and patient discomfort. The treatment of prolonged air leaks remains versatile. Several treatment alternatives have been proposed such as different types of sealants, chemical pleurodesis up to early surgical revision. The aim of this review is to analyse the impact of autologous blood pleurodesis in a systematic way.



Publication History

Article published online:
06 September 2021

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