Abstract
Successful management of bronchopleural fistulas (BPF) after pulmonary resection remains a challenge in thoracic surgical practice. Several techniques have been developed for the closure of bronchopleural fistulas after pneumonectomy. In this article, we present a 57-years-old female case of treatment of post-pneumonectomy BPF using a stent supported by polyglactin mesh through open window thoracostomy with the aid of bronchoscopy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 520-522 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bronchoscopy
- Complication
- Fistula
- Postpneumonectomy
- Stent