Pleural empyema associated with alveolar-pleural fistulas in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2

Surgery in COVID-19 disease complicated by APF represents the last life-saving treatment option. The choice of the therapeutic period to indicate this approach is fundamental. In fact, the clinical stability of patient is necessary in order to allow single-lung ventilation and to minimize postoperat...

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Published in:Clinical Case Reports 2021, Vol.9 (6)
Main Authors: Divisi, Duilio, Zaccagna, Gino, Angeletti, Chiara, Cicerone, Elena, De Vico, Andrea, Moretti, Riccardo, Imbriglio, Giovanna, Carbuglia, Nadia, Quaglione, Gina Rosaria, Ranieri, Sofia Chiatamone, Crisci, Roberto
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Language:English
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Summary:Surgery in COVID-19 disease complicated by APF represents the last life-saving treatment option. The choice of the therapeutic period to indicate this approach is fundamental. In fact, the clinical stability of patient is necessary in order to allow single-lung ventilation and to minimize postoperative sequelae.
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.4262