Bio-Adhesive Patch as a Parenchymal Sparing Treatment of Acute Traumatic Pulmonary Air Leaks.

James M WilliamsBeau PreyAndrew FrancisMichael WeykampBetty LiuMichael ParsonsMichael VuJace FrankoErik RoedelJohn HortonJason BighamSteven MentzerJohn Kuckelman

Published in: The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (2023)

Pectin patches effectively sealed the lung following injury and were non-inferior when compared to wedge resection for the management of acute traumatic air leaks. Pectin patches may offer a parenchymal sparing option for managing such injuries, though studies evaluating bio-durability are needed.Study type: Therapeutic.

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