Prognosis of Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in Emergency Thoracic Surgery

Prognostic Factors for 90-day Mortality in Patients Undergoing Veno-venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Emergency Thoracic Surgery

Veno-vneous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) is an established support strategy for acute respiratory failure, but its role in the perioperative management of emergency thoracic surgery remains poorly defined. This retrospective, multicenter, observational study aims to assess the clinical outcomes and prognostic factors in this high-risk population. Patients undergoing emergency thoracic procedures requiring VV-ECMO will be compared to a control cohort of patients treated with VV-ECMO for medical respiratory failure. Data will be collected from two French academic centers (CHU Amiens-Picardie and CHU Dijon).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults ≥ 18 years
• VV-ECMO initiated during or after emergency thoracic surgery
• No opposition to data use

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women
• Veno-Arterial ECMO patients
• Patients under legal protection