Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation-assisted tracheobronchial surgery: a retrospective analysis and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Airway management in tracheobronchial surgeries, especially carinal resection and reconstruction, remains one of the greatest challenges to thoracic surgeons. This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) for respiratory support during tracheobronchial surgeries.

Methods

The data of patients who underwent VV-ECMO-assisted tracheobronchial surgeries at the Shanghai Chest Hospital from August 2006 to August 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. The clinicopathological, perioperative, and follow-up outcomes were analyzed.

Results

A total of 7 patients (4 males and 3 females) with a median age of 56 years (range, 11-70 years) were included in the study. The following tracheobronchial surgeries wer

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8662471 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature