Ventilation SPECT/CT-guided air leak management: improving precision in a long-standing surgical challenge
In this prospectively enrolled cohort, preoperative vSPECT/CT reliably localizes PAL, enabling focused surgical intervention and supporting more efficient postoperative recovery. Its use is associated with shorter chest tube duration and hospital stay, highlighting its value as a preoperative tool in the management of PAL.
Authors
- Marta G. Fuentes
- Óscar Colmenares
- José Luis Aranda
- C Rivas
- Mario Manama
- Andrea Peñaherrera Cepeda
- Pilar Tamayo
- Felipe Gómez-Caminero
Institutions
- Universidad de Salamanca (ES)
- Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2026-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2026.1780031
- Primary Topic
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00