• Intrathoracic Breast Transposition: A New Method in the Treatment of Bronchopleural Fistula and Empyema 

      de Weerd, Louis; Endresen, Petter Cappelen; Numan, Anmar; Weum, Sven (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      A bronchopleural fistula (BF) is a life-threatening complication. Optimal management of a BF is still debated although surgery remains the preferred treatment. Usually, the fistula is a result of inadequate healing at the bronchial stump after pneumonectomy. Successful closure of a BF after pneumonectomy depends on evacuation of empyema, coverage of the suture line after fistula closure with ...
    • Liberal versus Modified Intraoperative Fluid Management in Abdominal-flap Breast Reconstructions. A Clinical Study 

      Sjöberg, Thomas; Numan, Anmar; De Weerd, Louis (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-09)
      Background: The outcome of reconstructive microsurgery is influenced by the intraoperative anesthetic regimen. The aim of this study was to compare the impact on the intra- and postoperative complication rates of our modified fluid management (MFM) protocol with a previously used liberal fluid management protocol in abdominal-flap breast reconstructions.<p> <p>Methods: This retrospective study ...