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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic surgery
  • Cardiopulmonary support
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Experience with advanced broncho-plastic procedures using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is limited.
  • Assessing the risks and benefits of ECMO in complex airway surgery is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of veno-arterial ECMO in patients undergoing complex tracheo-bronchial reconstruction.
  • To analyze the outcomes and complications associated with ECMO support in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients with thoracic malignancies undergoing complex tracheo-bronchial reconstruction with ECMO support (2001-2013).
  • Data collected included patient demographics, pathology, ECMO details, surgical outcomes, and survival.
  • Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed.

Main Results:

  • Ten patients (mean age 54 years) underwent reconstruction with veno-arterial ECMO support.
  • Complete tumor resection (R0) was achieved in 80% of patients, with no perioperative mortality.
  • Median hospital stay was 11 days, with no ECMO-related complications. 1-, 3-, and 5-year survival rates were 100%, 74%, and 56%, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • Veno-arterial ECMO support is a safe and valuable adjunct for complex airway surgery.
  • This approach facilitates complete resection and offers favorable survival outcomes in selected patients.
  • ECMO can be safely utilized in thoracic surgery for complex reconstructions.