Fibrin glue for persistent pneumothorax in an extremely low birth weight infant
INDIAN PEDIATRICS, vol.43, no.7, pp.646-647, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 43 Issue: 7
- Publication Date: 2006
- Journal Name: INDIAN PEDIATRICS
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.646-647
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Pleurodesis with fibrin glue has been used to treat bronchopleural fistulas and persistent air leaks in adults and neonates. We report successful use of fibrin glue in an extremely premature infant to seal a pneumothorax that had persisted for more than one week despite high-frequency ventilation.