Santiago Serna
Current Organizations / Institutes
The organizations/institutes from the scholar's latest article
Research Subjects
Santiago Serna has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Bryan S. Benn
Pulmonary Department, Integrated Hospital Care Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
1 shared publication - Elizabeth Malsin
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
1 shared publication - Harpreet Singh
Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
1 shared publication - Jonathan S. Kurman
Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Milwaukee, WI
1 shared publication - Krupa Shingada
Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
1 shared publication - Marium Khan
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 30 April 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Respiration
- Vol. 6 (2) , 8
Management of Persistent Air Leak
Alveolar–pleural or broncho-pleural fistulas, leading to persistent air leaks (PALs), are associated with prolonged hospitalization and substantial morbidity. While guidelines advocate surgical repair as the primary treatment, its efficacy is limited. For patients recently subjected to thoracic surgery or those for whom surgery is contraindicated due to severe illness, viable treatment alternatives have been lacking. This article reviews the newer and less invasive treatment options for PALs. Further research is crucial, including randomized controlled trials comparing these options, and long-term monitoring of intervention outcomes is warranted.
- 30 April 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Respiration
- Vol. 6 (2) , 8
Open AccessManagement of Persistent Air Leak
Alveolar–pleural or broncho-pleural fistulas, leading to persistent air leaks (PALs), are associated with prolonged hospitalization and substantial morbidity. While guidelines advocate surgical repair as the primary treatment, its efficacy is limited. For patients recently subjected to thoracic surgery or those for whom surgery is contraindicated due to severe illness, viable treatment alternatives have been lacking. This article reviews the newer and less invasive treatment options for PALs. Further research is crucial, including randomized controlled trials comparing these options, and long-term monitoring of intervention outcomes is warranted.