A long-term study assessing the factors influencing survival and morbidity in the surgical management of bronchiectasis

SEHITOGULLARI, Abidin; Bilici, Salim; Sayır, Fuat; Çobanoğlu, Ufuk; KAHRAMAN, Ali

doi:10.1186/1749-8090-6-161

A long-term study assessing the factors influencing survival and morbidity in the surgical management of bronchiectasis

SEHITOGULLARI A., Bilici S., Sayır F., Çobanoğlu U., KAHRAMAN A.

JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, cilt.6, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
Cilt numarası: 6
Basım Tarihi: 2011
Doi Numarası: 10.1186/1749-8090-6-161
Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Although the prevalence of bronchiectasis decreased significantly in developed countries, in less developed and in developing countries, it still represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this retrospective study is to present our surgical experiences, the morbidity and mortality rates and outcome of surgical treatment for bronchiectasis.