A prospective randomized trial comparing homologous and autologous fibrin sealants for the control of alveolar air leak

Kilic B. , Ersen E. , DEMİRKAYA A., Kara H. V. , Alizade N., Iscan M., ...More

JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE, vol.9, no.9, pp.2915-2922, 2017 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.21037/jtd.2017.08.02
  • Title of Journal : JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE
  • Page Numbers: pp.2915-2922

Abstract

Background: Postoperative air leak is a common complication seen after pulmonary resection. It is a significant reason of morbidity and also leads to greater hospital cost owing to prolonged length of stay. The purpose of this study is to compare homologous sealant with autologous one to prevent air leak following pulmonary resection.