Outcomes of early fiberoptic bronchoscopic sputum aspiration and lavage after thoracoscopic and laparoscopic esophageal cancer surgery: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background This study aims to investigate the outcomes of patients who received early fiberoptic bronchoscopic sputum aspiration and lavage after thoracoscopic and laparoscopic esophagectomy due to esophageal cancer. Methods A prospective randomized clinical trial was performed between Marc...

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Main Authors: Wu Wang, Jin-biao Xie, Tian-bao Yang, Shi-jie Huang, Bo-yang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02370-7