Thoracotomy for persistent bronchopleural fistula in the very low birth weight infant. J Pediatr 2000 Jun;136(6):832-3
Date
06/06/2000Pubmed ID
10839885Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0034126761 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 8 CitationsAbstract
Although conservative treatment is appropriate for most very low birth weight infants with bronchopleural fistulas, early surgical closure may improve survival in properly selected patients. We report our experience with successful surgical closure in 3 consecutive neonates weighing <800 g.
Author List
Woods RK, Glynn L, Andrews WS, Ashcraft KWMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Bronchial FistulaHumans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Pleural Diseases
Respiratory Tract Fistula
Thoracotomy
