Single running suture technique is associated with low rate of bronchial complications after lung transplantation

Lung transplantation has evolved to a routinely performed surgical procedure in patients with end-stage pulmonary disease. Bronchial healing problems are rare but represent a potential life threatening complication. Herein, we aimed to define the incidence, classification and treatment of bronchial complications after lung transplantation.

Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - February 17, 2020 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Thomas Schweiger, Ioannis Nenekidis, Jakob Elias Stadler, Stefan Schwarz, Alberto Benazzo, Peter Jaksch, Konrad Hoetzenecker, Walter Klepetko, Vienna Lung Tranplant Program Source Type: research