Negative-pressure wound therapy in combination with bronchial occlusion to treat bronchopleural fistula: a case report
Abstract Background Bronchopleural fistula, which usually accompanies bronchial fistula and empyema, is a severe complication of lung cancer surgery. Negative-pressure wound therapy can enhance drainage and reduce the empyema cavity, potentially leading to early recovery. This therapy is not current...
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| Main Authors: | Masashi Iwasaki, Masanori Shimomura, Tsunehiro Ii |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Surgical Society
2021-03-01
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| Series: | Surgical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01144-4 |
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