Acute and delayed space problems following pulmonary resection.
The goal at the completion of a pulmonary resection should be to have no residual space. When a residual space persists either early or late, there are a number of therapeutic modalities that can be utilized to deal with this. Early recognition and prevention whenever possible are the keys to success in dealing with this problem.
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Section of Thoracic Surgery Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
D006801:Humans; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D013997:Time Factors