Table 4 Intraoperative Air Leaks (IOAL)
From: Prospective evaluation of biodegradable polymeric sealant for intraoperative air leaks
Variable | Number of Air Leaks (n = 133) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Source of air leak | ||
Suture line | 9 | 6.7 |
Staple line | 98 | 73.8 |
Lung surface | 12 | 9.0 |
Torn lung | 5 | 3.8 |
Fissure | 9 | 6.7 |
Final assessment of IOAL | ||
Not sealed | 5 | 3.8 |
Reduced | 21 | 15.8 |
Sealed | 107 | 80.4 |