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Murine Left Pulmonary Hilar Clamp Model of Lung Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
Published on: April 12, 2024
[Rethoracotomy after lung resection]
O Thetter1, M Habekost, J R Izbicki
1Chir. Klinik und Poliklinik im Klinikum Innenstadt, Universität München, Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Abstract:
Postoperative complications after lung resection necessitating rethoracotomy are rare. The most common early complication is hemorrhage. Reintervention is indicated if bloody secretion of more than 250 ml/h persists over a period of hours. Any large intrapleural hematoma should be removed to avoid infection or development of pleural callosity. Further indications for rethoracotomy are: persistent parenchyma fistula, pneumothorax, residual cavity, pleural empyema, leakage of the bronchial stump and mechanical bronchial obstruction.
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