Anshuman Kumar Bansal MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Scott J. Genshaft MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

William T. Derry MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Fereidoun G. Abtin MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Antonio Joel Gutierrez MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Robert D. Suh MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Pneumothorax is a common complication of percutaneous thoracic interventions, complicating up to 50% of procedures. Pneumothoraces with persistent air leak can be difficult to treat, and at times require thoracic surgery for definitive management. Blood patching uses clot formation to seal persistent air leaks from the lung parenchyma. We present the use of a two-catheter image-guided blood patch technique to seal the persistent air leak, drain the intrapleural air, and oppose the pleural surfaces.

1. Overview of pneumothorax 2. Clinical assessment and management of post-intervention pneumothorax and hospital management 3. Pneumothorax prevention 4. Two-catheter technique for CT-guided pleural blood patch placement a. Percutaneous autologous blood patch b. Pneumothorax aspiration c. Thoracostomy catheter management d. Pleural blood patch placement e. Alternative management with synthetic sealants

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Bansal, A, Genshaft, S, Derry, W, Abtin, F, Gutierrez, A, Suh, R, CT-guided Autologous Blood Patch for the Post Lung Intervention Pneumothorax.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016098.html