Intrabronchial valves for treatment of alveolar-pleural fistula in a patient with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.
J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol
; 21(4): 346-9, 2014 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-25321456
ABSTRACT
Alveolo-pleural fistula is a common complication of severe pulmonary infection. Some patients require long-term placement of chest tubes until spontaneous closure of the fistula takes place, whereas others require surgical intervention. We report a case of a patient with alveolo-pleural fistula secondary to Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia who was successfully treated with the use of intrabronchial unidirectional valves inserted using flexible bronchoscopy.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Pleurais
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Pneumonia por Pneumocystis
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Fístula Brônquica
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Pneumocystis carinii
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article