Effectiveness of autologous fibrin glue in preventing post-thoracotomy air leaks: a randomized controlled trial

CONCLUSIONS: The application of autologous fibrin glue during thoracotomy procedures significantly reduces postoperative air leaks and hospitalization duration without increasing complication rates. This finding suggests a beneficial role of fibrin glue in thoracic procedures requiring lung resection or decortication.PMID:38693984 | PMC:PMC11059015 | DOI:10.5114/kitp.2024.138579

Source: Polish Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 2, 2024 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Fariba Zabihi Ali Mehri Ghazale Ahmadi Daryoush Hamidi Alamdari Mona Kabiri Azam Amirianfar Reza Rezaei Source Type: research