[Analysis of reoperations after 10,000 lung resections]

Within a period of 17 years (1965 to 1981) 10,000 patients underwent lung resections at our dept. A reoperation was required in 392 cases. The reinterventions are classified into three groups: urgent, early and late reoperations. The proportion of urgent and early interventions is 1.2%. 392 cases are also analysed according to the type of complications, character of primary disease, as well as method of treatment. Detailed discussion is provided for the most frequent complications requiring reoperation, such as bleeding, bronchus fistula and pulmonary infarction. Viewpoints of treatment are described and method of prevention are emphasized.