[HTML][HTML] The efficacy and safety of autologous blood patch for persistent air leaks: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Z Umar, M Nassar, S Ashfaq, A Foster, JK Sandhu… - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Persistent air leaks (PALs) are associated with prolonged hospital stays, contamination and
sustained infection of the pleural space, and significant morbidity. A fistulous tract between …

[HTML][HTML] Bronchoscopic management in persistent air leak: a narrative review

P Ruenwilai - Journal of Thoracic Disease, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Methods The literature search for this review was conducted using databases such as
PubMed/MEDLINE, and Scopus databases. Articles published from inception until 28 th …

Chest tube removal at different gas flows in prolonged air leak: a randomized non-inferiority trial

X Li, H Yang, Y Cai, X Ye, Q Chen, Y Ji… - European Journal of …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
OBJECTIVES To evaluate the safety and feasibility of removing drainage tubes at larger size
of air leak in patients with prolonged air leak after pulmonary surgery. METHODS Ninety-five …

[HTML][HTML] The Use of Autologous Blood Patch in Ullrich Muscular Dystrophy and Recurrent Pneumothorax

AN Nazario, FI Cooper, F Weber-Guzman, RS Finkel - Cureus, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
We present the case of a 19-year-old female with Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy
(UCMD1, a collagen VI defect) who developed a right-sided pneumothorax after choking on …

[PDF][PDF] Successful Autologous Blood Patch Pleurodesis: A Safe and Useful Treatment for Persistent Pneumothorax in For-mer Pulmonary Tuberculosis and …

N Purnama, ETM Simatupang, ZA Fauzi - mrj.ub.ac.id
Abstract Introduction: Autologous Blood Patch Pleurodesis (ABPP) is one of the treatment
options for persistent pleural air leaks especially in patients who are not suitable for surgical …