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Challenges in the management of a chronic pleural empyema after a right pneumonectomy for NSCLC: efficacy of vacuum-assisted closure therapy

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy is an efficacious method for treating chronic and difficult wounds. We present a patient treated by VAC for a chronic pleural empyema after right tracheal sleeve pneumonectomy complicated by bronchopleural fistula (BPF), performed in 2003 for lung cancer. Our aim is to promote VAC therapy use and improve outcomes by addressing some topics such as an adequate case management.

Source: BOA (University of Milano-Bicocca)

Authors: Passera, E, Raveglia, F, Tuoro, A, Delbene, M, Scarci, M, Cioffi, U, Guttadauro, A

Institutions: Azienda Ospedaliera San Gerardo, University of Milan, University of Milano-Bicocca

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: green

OpenAlex ID: W7204014539

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