Abstract
Prolonged post-operative air leak is a recognised complication in patients receiving lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). Some patients are transferred to a portable flutter-valve bag to facilitate discharge. TissuePatchTM is a synthetic absorbable self-adhesive film which acts as an adjunct to minimise air leak.
Highlights
Background/Introduction Prolonged post-operative air leak is a recognised complication in patients receiving lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS)
TissuePatchTM is a synthetic absorbable self-adhesive film which acts as an adjunct to minimise air leak
Discussion/Conclusion We have observed a reduced trend in the number of patients being discharged with persistent air leak following LVRS with the concomitant use of Tissue PatchTM
Summary
Background/Introduction Prolonged post-operative air leak is a recognised complication in patients receiving lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS). Some patients are transferred to a portable fluttervalve bag to facilitate discharge. TissuePatchTM is a synthetic absorbable self-adhesive film which acts as an adjunct to minimise air leak. Discussion/Conclusion We have observed a reduced trend in the number of patients being discharged with persistent air leak following LVRS with the concomitant use of Tissue PatchTM. A larger study is indicated which may demonstrate significant results. Aims/Objectives Our aim was to see whether the use of TissuePatchTM would reduce post-operative air leak and the subsequent need for a drain in LVRS patients
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