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Abstract
Case Report
Combination therapy of a thoracographic fibrin glue sealing method and autologous blood proves effective
Miake Yamamoto Shoko Kawai Miyako Kitazono Kengo Murata Akihiko Wada Mikio Takamori
Department of Respiratory Medicine and Medical Oncology, Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center
ABSTRACT
We report three cases in which the air leak point was successfully sealed using a combination therapy of the thoracographic fibrin glue sealing method (TGF) and autologous blood. Many previous studies have reported the usefulness of either TGF or autologous blood. When performing TGF, it is important to locate the leak. By supplying additional autologous blood concurrently with TGF, adhesion agents can be injected over a wider area to enhance the efficacy of the fibrin glue. The combination therapy of TGF and autologous blood can be readily administered for intractable pneumothorax with a high surgical risk due to poor performance status or complications. The combination therapy of TGF and autologous blood can be an effective treatment option for intractable pneumothorax.
KEYWORDS
Intractable pneumothorax Thoracographic fibrin glue sealing method (TGF) Autologous blood
Received 5 Nov 2017 ／ Accepted 2 Apr 2018
AJRS, 7(4): 259-262, 2018
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