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[Residual pneumothorax following lobectomy]

M Famos, J Hasse, E Grädel

    Helvetica Chirurgica Acta
    |June 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Even with correct pleural drainage after lung surgery, residual pneumothorax can occur. This study shows that removing pleural drains after 10-14 days allows safe, spontaneous resorption of residual pneumothorax without further treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Thoracic surgery
    • Pulmonary medicine
    • Surgical complications

    Context:

    • Residual pneumothorax can persist after lung resections (lobectomy, segmental, wedge) despite proper pleural drainage.
    • Persistent alveolar or bronchiolar air fistulas, especially with size discrepancies between pleural cavity and remaining lung (e.g., bilobectomy), contribute to this complication.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the management and outcomes of residual pneumothorax following thoracic surgical resections.
    • To determine the safety and efficacy of conservative management for residual pneumothorax in a post-operative setting.

    Summary:

    • A series of 250 patients undergoing thoracic surgery with 56 cases of residual pneumothorax were analyzed.
    • In stabilized cases (10-14 days post-op), pleural drains were removed, leading to expected spontaneous resorption of pneumothorax without additional intervention.
    • This conservative approach was successful even when managed on an outpatient basis over several months, provided bronchopleural fistula, atelectasis, or effusion were ruled out.

    Impact:

    • Demonstrates a safe and effective conservative management strategy for residual pneumothorax after lung surgery.
    • Reduces the need for further invasive interventions, potentially lowering healthcare costs and patient morbidity.
    • Provides evidence for expectant management of residual pneumothorax, allowing for outpatient follow-up and spontaneous lung re-expansion.

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