Simple endoscopic estimation to predict anastomotic complications after bronchoplastic procedures
The endoscopic findings of slough on the anastomosis 2 weeks after bronchoplasty can be easily evaluated and accurately predict complications. Three important endoscopic findings were circular slough, dark colour and depression.
Authors
- Tomohiro Ichikawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0093-6362)
- Kota Imashimizu
- Takeshi Matsunaga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5015-345X)
- Hisashi Tomita
- Kazuya Takamochi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1721-6364)
- Mariko Fukui
- Kenji Suzuki
- Aritoshi Hattori
Institutions
- Juntendo University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ejcts/ezae341
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science