Abstract
Post lung resection surgery bronchopleural fistula (BPF) continues to be a dangerous complication associated with very high mortality and morbidity. Traditional treatments have included primary closure of the fistula with muscle flaps and thoracic window formation. New techniques for secondary stump closure have included glues, stents and coils. We report another bronchoscopic treatment of BPF using an atrial septal closure/vascular occlusion device combined with bioglue.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 847-850 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2012 |
Keywords
- Amplatzer device
- Bronchopleural fistula
- Lung cancer
- Pneumonectomy
- Tuberculosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine