Relapses after Lung Resection for Tuberculosis

Snajdr, V; Fiser, F; Chodounská, V.; Krákora, P; Spousta, J; Tousek, J

doi:10.1378/chest.56.4.301

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“…Major complications were reported in approximately 15% and included empyema, BPF, postoperative bleeding, and respiratory failure. In previous series the BPF rate was between 25% and 40%, 12,[14][15][16][17] but in recently published studies the BPF rate was less than 6%. 9,11-13 Some authors recommend using muscle flap to reinforce the bronchial stump and reported a low BPF incidence rate.…”

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confidence: 97%