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The use of polyglycolic acid (PGA)-reinforced sutures offers potential, but their application in infected fields is debated. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of this technique for managing such intraoperative fistulas during video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) decortication.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>This single-centre retrospective study between 2017 and 2023 compared outcomes in patients undergoing VATS decortication for acute empyema. Patients requiring intraoperative closure of alveolar-bronchiole fistulas using PGA-reinforced sutures (Suture group, N\u2009=\u20097) were compared to those without identified fistulas (Control group, N\u2009=\u200914). Patients with post-resection empyema were excluded. The primary end-point was postoperative complications.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The Suture group had longer surgical durations (mean 139.3 vs 103.5 min, P\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.01) and greater intraoperative blood loss (mean 192.0 vs 58.1 g, P\u2009=\u20090.04) compared to Controls. All identified air leaks in the Suture group were successfully sealed intraoperatively, confirmed by water-seal test and intraoperative confirmation test. Crucially, the Suture group experienced significantly fewer postoperative complications (Clavien-Dindo \u2265 Grade 2) (0\/7 [0%] vs 8\/14 [57.1%], P\u2009=\u20090.01). No re-exacerbations or re-operations occurred in the Suture group, compared to 4 each in controls. Postoperative inflammatory markers decreased similarly in both groups (P\u2009&amp;gt;\u20090.05).<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>PGA-reinforced suturing for alveolar-bronchiole fistulas during acute empyema surgery appears feasible and safe. While fewer complications were noted in the Suture group, this small, non-randomized study precludes definitive conclusions on efficacy. Larger prospective studies are warranted.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/icvts\/ivaf188","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,8,12]],"date-time":"2025-08-12T23:52:37Z","timestamp":1755042757000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Polyglycolic Acid-Reinforced Sutures for Alveolar-Bronchiole Level Fistula Closure During Acute Empyema Surgery"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"40","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7697-2725","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Junichi","family":"Murakami","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery and Clinical Science, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine , Ube, Yamaguchi 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