Complex bronchopleural fistulas: a case report.
J Int Med Res
; 52(4): 3000605241245269, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a potentially fatal complication and remains a surgical challenge. Concomitant problems, such as pulmonary infection and respiratory failure, are typically the main contributors to mortality from BPF because of improper contact between the bronchial and pleural cavity. We present the case of a 75-year-old male patient with a history of right upper lobe lung cancer resection who developed complex BPFs. Following appropriate antibiotic therapy and chest tube drainage, we treated the fistulas using endobronchial valve EBV placement and local argon gas spray stimulation. Bronchoscopic treatment is the preferred method for patients who cannot tolerate a second surgery because it can help to maximize their quality of life. Our treatment method may be a useful reference for treating complex BPF.
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Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Pleurales
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Fístula Bronquial
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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J Int Med Res
Año:
2024
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Article
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China