Are precautions actually a risk factor in the development of bronchopleural fistula after pneumonectomy? A retrospective analysis of 299 cases.

The most important risk factors in bronchopleural fistula depend on the surgical technique and so are completely preventable. Contrary to the literature, short stump and tissue support to the stump were found to be risk factors for fistula. In addition, the effect of the time between neoadjuvant therapy and operation should be examined in further studies.