1. Elective extra corporeal membrane oxygenation for high-risk rigid bronchoscopy.
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Martinod E, Portela AM, Uzunhan Y, Freynet O, Abou Taam S, Vinas F, Dominique S, Tandjaoui-Lambiotte Y, Otero-Lopez M, Zogheib E, and Lebreton G
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- Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Bronchoscopy methods, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Hemorrhage surgery, Respiratory Insufficiency surgery
- Abstract
The use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for high-risk rigid bronchoscopy has been reported in few urgent cases. We report our experience with this approach which was planned electively in five cases on 202 procedures (2.5%). It was proposed because of the potential inability to ventilate the lungs using conventional techniques due to extensive tracheobronchial lesions or the risk of major intraoperative bleeding related to disease characteristics. There were no intraoperative complications and postoperative course was favourable in all patients. With a maximum follow-up of 3 years and 7 months, all patients are alive with no tracheostomy despite major morbidities., Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared., (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)
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- 2020
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