The role of low-dose glucocorticoids in preventing bronchopleural fistula after bronchoplasty: a retrospective study

Early use of low-dose glucocorticoids after bronchoplasty was associated with a reduced incidence of BPF, suggesting a potential role in preventing this complication. Preoperative serum albumin levels were identified as an independent risk factor for BPF, and it is recommended that a comprehensive assessment of the patient's nutritional status, including but not limited to serum albumin levels, be performed during preoperative management to optimize preoperative management and reduce the occurrence of BPF.