Efficacy of modified bronchial occlusion with silicone spigots improves outcomes in intractable pneumothorax, suggesting a new treatment option.
Background: In intractable pneumothorax, air leakage often persists after bronchial occlusion due to collateral ventilation. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel technique called modified bronchial occlusion with silicone spigots (MBOS), which combines bronchial scrubbing and a thrombin patch with silicone spigot placement using a guiding device and guide sheath, for addressing this challenge.
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