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European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
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Automatic staplers in pulmonary surgery show a low incidence of bronchopleural fistula (BPF), a serious complication. This study examines stapler use and its impact on BPF rates in lung resections.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Pulmonary resections are frequently performed for malignant diseases.
  • Surgical techniques for airway and vascular closure are critical to patient outcomes.
  • Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a significant complication following lung surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence of bronchopleural fistula (BPF) in patients undergoing pulmonary surgery using automatic stapling devices.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of staplers in bronchial and vascular closure during lung resections.
  • To examine the role of staplers in pulmonary surgery concerning BPF rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 674 pulmonary surgery cases performed between January 1980 and December 1986.

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  • Analysis of data on the use of automatic stapling devices for bronchial closure.
  • Examination of complication rates, operative mortality, and specifically the incidence of BPF.

    • Main Results:

    • Automatic staplers were used in 662 of 674 patients for bronchial closure.
    • The overall incidence of BPF was 1.7% (11 patients).
    • The post-pneumonectomy BPF incidence was 2.7% within 3 months and 4.5% overall. Stapled closure of hilar vessels was used in 153 patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Automatic stapling devices appear to be a safe and effective method for bronchial closure in pulmonary surgery.
    • The incidence of bronchopleural fistula associated with stapler use in this series is low.
    • Stapler technology plays a significant role in minimizing complications like BPF in lung resections.