Prolonged air leakage in secondary spontaneous pneumothorax: is proportion of emphysema important?
Articles > Article · 2016
Authors: Serpil Sevinc, ŞEYDA KAYA, Tevfik İlker AKÇAM, Kenan Can Ceylan, ÖZGÜR ÖZTÜRK, Seher Susam
CLINICAL RESPIRATORY JOURNAL, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2016, vol 11, pp 833-838
DOI: 10.1111/crj.12424
Summary
IntroductionProlonged air leakage is the most common complication that can cause severe problems in cases of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP). The purpose of this study was to explore whether Goddard Classification Score (GCS) can be a marker of prolonged air leakage, particularly during the post-operative period, for patients with emphysema.