2019
DOI: 10.1007/s12262-019-02028-6
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Omentum Transposition as a Solution for Bronchopleural Fistula and Empyema

Abstract: Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is still a detrimental problem for thoracic surgeons that cause undesirable results in patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the results of omentum transposition into the thoracic cavity which is used to treat the patients with BPF and empyema Between April 2008 and May 2018, 29 patients with postoperative BPF, two patients with empyema and one patient with tracheal rupture were treated by omentum transposition into the thoracic cavity to reinforce the bronchial stump and … Show more

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“…Omental tissue facilitates healing of the fistula because it has an extensive vascular network and releases vascular endothelial growth factor. In addition, its phagocytic properties allow it to absorb the infected effusion 17,18 . The right main bronchus is wider than the left main bronchus, which causes greater resistance to closure.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Omental tissue facilitates healing of the fistula because it has an extensive vascular network and releases vascular endothelial growth factor. In addition, its phagocytic properties allow it to absorb the infected effusion 17,18 . The right main bronchus is wider than the left main bronchus, which causes greater resistance to closure.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Tedavi geciktiğinde ikincil komplikasyonların görülme olasılığı artar ve sağkalım olumsuz etkilenir. Erken tanılanan BPF'ler tek başına torakotomi veya bronkoskopi ile fibrin yapıştırıcı veya stent kullanılarak onarılabilmektedir 3,4 .…”
Section: Introductionunclassified
“…Omentum geniş damar ağı, yağlı yapısı ve fagositik özellikleri nedeniyle sıklıkla kullanılan bir dokudur 3,4,6 . Bronkoplevral fistül tedavisinde nadir olmakla birlikte kullanılan omentoplasti hastaya ek bir yük getirmektedir.…”
Section: Introductionunclassified