Sibu P. Saha
University of Kentucky, Lexington,USA
Title: Contemporary management of life threatening complications of pneumonectomy
Biography
Biography: Sibu P. Saha
Abstract
Purpose
This is a retrospective review of eleven cases of serious complications of pneumonectomy.
Materials and Methods
Eleven patients developed serious complication after pneumonectomy.(112 consecutive cases), which included Herniation of the Heart (1), ARDS (4), Bronchopleural fistula (4), Tension hemothorax (1) and post pneumonectomy empyema (2). All patients had emergent or urgent surgical intervention except for patients with post pneumonectomy pulmonary edema (ARDS).
Results
3 patients died from respiratory failure and sepsis.
Conclusion
Current management has improved survival of this group of patients.
However, this requires vigilance and prompt intervention in the management of these serious complications.
