Letter to the Editor


Non-invasive mechanical ventilation in postoperative esophagectomy. Is a safe and efficacy indication always?

Antonio M. Esquinas

Abstract

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in postoperative esophagectomy surgery associated poor outcomes (1). In this context, measurements to prevent reintubation as early use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) could reduce prevalence of complications (2). However, NIV in postoperative ARDS is still a controversial task (3).

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