Overview
Complications
of Thoracic Operations (Surgical-Tutor.org)
Briefly outlines some complications of thoracic operations: intrathoracic
bleeding, sputum retention and atelectasis, air leak and bronchopleural
fistula. [1996]
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Adult
(Acute) Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Fact Sheet (American
Lung Association)
Briefly describes ARDS and its treatment. Offers links to additional resources.
[11/06]
ARDS Support Center
Offers education, care, support for patients, survivors, families, medical
personnel, and others affected by and/or interested in ARDS.
Bronchopleural Fistula
Bronchopleural
Fistula After Pneumonectomy (PubMed)
Describes bronchopleural fistula (BPF) as an infrequent but life-threatening
complication after lung resection. This retrospective study published
in the January/March 2003 issue of the Ireland Journal of Medical
Science concluded that a low incidence of BPF can be achieved with
a safe, reproducible and inexpensive surgical technique (hand suture closure).
[3/03]
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