Are precautions actually a risk factor in the development of bronchopleural fistula after pneumonectomy? A retrospective analysis of 299 cases

Bronchopleural fistula most commonly occurs after pneumonectomies, with high morbidity and mortality. A preventive approach is essential. Risk factors can be classified depending on the patient, anatomy, surgical technique, and other causes. Patients (n = 370) who underwent pneumonectomy between 2010 and 2020 were evaluated. The digital media and archive files of the patients (n = 299) were reviewed retrospectively. While 271 patients (90.6