
pmid: 19252020
Blood pleurodesis has been used to treat pneumothorax and persistent postoperative air leak following pneumonectomy. However, the indications for this procedure and the exact technique to be followed remain poorly defined. Having reviewed the current literature, a protocol is proposed for the technique and its complications and long-term outcomes are discussed.
Blood, Risk Factors, Journal Article, Humans, Pneumothorax, Review, Empyema, Pleural, Empyema, Pleural, Pleurodesis
Blood, Risk Factors, Journal Article, Humans, Pneumothorax, Review, Empyema, Pleural, Empyema, Pleural, Pleurodesis
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