The use of Tissue PatchTM to Reduce the Duration of Air Leak Following Lung Volume Reduction Surgery.
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Results There were 26 cases in total (one excluded due to in hospital death); group 1=12 (2= bilateral procedures, 10=upper lobe procedures, median age 65), group 2=13 (all unilateral, all upper lobe procedures, median age 63). The median length of stay was 15 for both groups (p = 0.40). The median duration of air leak was 13 days for group 1 and 18 days for group 2 (p = 0.95). Only 2/12 (16%) in group 1 did not have full resolution of air leak and drain removal prior to discharge and were placed on a portable flutter-valve bag compared to 5/13 (38%) in group 2 (p = 0.64). Discussion/Conclusion We have observed a reduced trend in the number of patients being discharged with persistent air leak following LVRS with the concomitant use of Tissue PatchTM. A larger study is indicated which may demonstrate significant results.
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