Influence of caliber mismatch on patients ’ clinical course after sleeve lobectomy

ConclusionsSignificant respiratory complications are apparent after bronchoplasty with caliber mismatch, especially patients with low BMI have a high risk of respiratory complications. Appropriate patient selection and cautious perioperative management are mandatory for this type of lung-preserving surgery.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research