Prolonged air leak after lung surgery—prevalent complication without a perfect solution

Lapidot, Moshe; Levy Faber, Dan; Bueno, Raphael

doi:10.21037/jtd-23-1180

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“…Decreasing perioperative complications by implementing strategies to minimize occurrences of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) through routine surveillance measures and early detection of nonclinical events [57]. Additionally, addressing issues like prolonged air leaks and empyema by meticulously repairing all lung lacerations by stapling or over-sewing with sutures [68], and prioritizing primary repair of the diaphragm whenever feasible, avoiding resection and reconstruction with a prosthetic patch [55]. 4.…”

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The Role of Surgery in Pleural Mesothelioma

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Sattler

2024

Cancers

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Surgery plays a central role in the diagnosis, staging, and management of pleural mesothelioma. Achieving an accurate diagnosis through surgical intervention and identifying the specific histologic subtype is crucial for determining the appropriate course of treatment. The histologic subtype guides decisions regarding the use of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or multimodality treatment. The goal of surgery as part of multimodality treatment is to accomplish macroscopic complete resection with the eradication of grossly visible and palpable disease. Over the past two decades, many medical centers worldwide have shifted from performing extra-pleural pneumonectomy (EPP) to pleurectomy decortication (PD). This transition is motivated by the lower rates of short-term mortality and morbidity associated with PD and similar or even better long-term survival outcomes, compared to EPP. This review aims to outline the role of surgery in diagnosing, staging, and treating patients with pleural mesothelioma.

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