Review of outcomes of delayed chest closure following lung transplantation: a meta-analysis

Review of outcomes of delayed chest closure following lung transplantation: a meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose The clinical outcomes of delayed chest closure (DCC) compared with primary chest closure (PCC) following lung transplantation, including perioperative outcomes and long-term survival, remained controversial. This was the first systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to identify th...

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Main Authors: Cheng Chen, Quan Zheng, Dongsheng Wu, Yongxiang Song, Gang Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Delayed chest closure
Lung transplantation
Meta-analysis
Primary graft dysfunction
Surgical site infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-01868-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-022-01868-w

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