Phrenic nerve block as a novel adjunct to the local treatment of bronchopleural fistula

Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a life threatening complication after pneumonectomy with an incidence of about 2-5% and a mortality rate of up to 50%. Topical treatment such as fibrin glue has been previously described with limited success. We present a novel case in which blocking the phrenic nerve...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Jahangeer, S, Baban, CK, Doddakula, K, Hinchion, J
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: JSCR Publishing Ltd 2012
Materias:
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3862593/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24960671
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jscr/2012.6.2
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Sumario:Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a life threatening complication after pneumonectomy with an incidence of about 2-5% and a mortality rate of up to 50%. Topical treatment such as fibrin glue has been previously described with limited success. We present a novel case in which blocking the phrenic nerve assisted in a successful topical closure of the BPF.

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