Abstract
PURPOSE: Assessment of anastomosis after sleeve resection relies on bronchoscopic/radiographic evaluation. Up to 25% of patients show impaired healing and 4-9% develop complete dehiscence. Decision to reoperate may be delayed, as endoscopic differentiation of superficial necrosis from deep destruction can be difficult. Since endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows visualization of the 7 layers of the bronchial wall and its surroundings, we investigated EBUS in evaluation of anastomoses after sleeve resection for lung tumors.
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