Management of the residual pleural space after lung resection: phrenic nerve block, pneumoperitoneum and chemical pleurodesis
2 clinical cases
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https://doi.org/10.31837/cir.urug.4.2.4Keywords:
lung resection, pleurodesis, pleural cavity, residual pleural spaceAbstract
The residual pleural space after lung resection associated with air leak is a frequent finding. It is reported that it can occur in up to 40% of patients in the first postoperative days. Treatment may require re-surgery or the use of less invasive procedures. In two patients, we performed cervical phrenic nerve block, pneumoperitoneum, and chemical pleurodesis by drainage tube.
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