Bronchial stump dehiscence: update on prevention and management.
Bronchial stump dehiscence is a serious complication and is associated with important morbidity and increased mortality. Because of this, efforts to prevent and treat these occurrences are essential. Etiology, risk factors, diagnosis and prevention, as well as current treatment options with an emphasis on surgical repair with muscle flaps are reviewed and discussed.
Liberman
Moishe
M
Division of General Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Cassivi
Stephen D
SD
D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery*; D004653:Empyema / Q000517:prevention & control; D005402:Fistula / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012307:Risk Factors; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors