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Thoracic packing for postoperative hemorrhage

J D Urschel1, D J Bertsch, H Takita

  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York 14263-0001, USA.

The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|February 14, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Major hemorrhage after pulmonary resection is rare but serious. A novel thoracic packing technique is described for managing diffuse chest wall bleeding, simplifying bedside removal and potential empyema treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Surgical Hemorrhage Control

Background:

  • Major hemorrhage following pulmonary resection is infrequent but can be life-threatening.
  • Diffuse bleeding from raw chest wall surfaces, particularly after pleurectomy, presents a significant management challenge.
  • Standard hemostatic techniques may prove insufficient for controlling such diffuse bleeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an effective technique for thoracic packing to manage diffuse chest wall bleeding after pulmonary resection.
  • To present a method that simplifies the removal of thoracic packing at the bedside.
  • To outline how this technique can facilitate subsequent management of empyema.

Main Methods:

  • The authors detail a specific technique for thoracic packing.
  • Emphasis is placed on the method's applicability to diffuse bleeding from chest wall surfaces post-pleurectomy.

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  • The technique facilitates bedside removal of the packing material.

    • Main Results:

    • The described thoracic packing technique provides a method for controlling diffuse bleeding.
    • The technique allows for straightforward removal of packing at the patient's bedside.
    • This approach simplifies the management of potential complications like empyema.

    Conclusions:

    • Thoracic packing is a viable option for managing intractable diffuse chest wall bleeding after pulmonary resection.
    • The presented technique offers advantages in terms of ease of removal and subsequent patient management.
    • This approach may reduce complications and improve outcomes in patients experiencing significant post-operative bleeding.