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Tales of prolonged air leak: A case series of refractory pneumothorax successfully treated with autologous blood patch pleurodesis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Persistent air leak (PAL) remains a significant source of prolonged hospitalization and mortality. When patients are deemed unsuitable for thoracic surgery , the most appropriate next line of therapy remains controversial with no randomized controlled trials reporting on this issue. Consequently, several management strategies, including chemical pleurodesis , autologous blood patch , and endoscopic interventions, such as endobronchial values, have been used. We report a case series of 3 patients with PAL who were successfully managed with autologous blood patch or autologous blood pleurodesis resulting in the successful resolution of the pneumothorax and discharge from hospital. In our experience, an autologous blood patch is a safe, effective, and well tolerated procedure that lacks complications, such as pain, involved in chemical pleurodesis. Thus, we believe that autologous blood patch should be considered as an accepted treatment option.

Source: Medical Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hmedic.2024.100102

Authors: Saquib Navid Siddiqui, Umair Falak, Ned Frost, Waseem Athar

Institutions: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $1,850