Multidisciplinary management of pleural infection after ventricular assist device implantation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postsurgical pleural infection is a life-threatening complication after implantation of artificial devices such as ventricular assist devices (VADs). The treatment can be challenging and the evidence in the literature is very limited. Here we report our multidisciplinary approach of the management of pleural infection after VAD implantation.

Methods

Between March 2014 and December 2019, 33 patients developed postoperative pleural infection after VAD implantation and underwent thoracic surgical intervention at our institution. All patients were prospectively enrolled in this analysis. Data were retrospectively analyzed. Primary outcome was the 90-day mortality rate. Length of ICU stay related to pleural infection, chest tube duration, re-thoracotomy rate and length

SUBMITTER: Akil A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8411140 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature