Surgery in COVID-19 disease complicated by APF represents the last life-saving treatment option. The choice of the therapeutic period to indicate this approach is fundamental. In fact, the clinical stability of patient is necessary in order to allow single-lung ventilation and to minimize postoperative sequelae.
Keywords: COVID‐19 infection; alveolar‐pleural fistula; empyema; prolonged air leaks; surgical treatment.
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