Plombage for Hemoptysis Control in Pulmonary Aspergilloma: Safety and Effectiveness of Forgettable Surgery in High-Risk Patients.

CONCLUSIONS: Plombage surgery is safe and effective for hemoptysis control in pulmonary aspergilloma. To minimize the risk of long-term complications, surgeons should remove the plombage 6 months after the initial operation. PMID: 33408306 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - January 6, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Giang NT, Dung LT, Hien NT, Thiet TT, Hiep PS, Pho DC, Hung PN Tags: Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Source Type: research