Novel Insights from Clinical Practice Autologous Blood Patch Pleurodesis and Endobronchial Valves for Management of Persistent Air Leaks in Two Cases of Tuberculosis.
Respiration
; 103(5): 289-294, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38417419
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Pulmonary infections, such as tuberculosis, can result in numerous pleural complications including empyemas, pneumothoraces with broncho-pleural fistulas, and persistent air leak (PAL). While definitive surgical interventions are often initially considered, management of these complications can be particularly challenging if a patient has an active infection and is not a surgical candidate. CASE PRESENTATION Autologous blood patch pleurodesis and endobronchial valve placement have both been described in remedying PALs effectively and safely. PALs due to broncho-pleural fistulas in active pulmonary disease are rare, and we present two such cases that were managed with autologous blood patch pleurodesis and endobronchial valves.CONCLUSION:
The two cases presented illustrate the complexities of PAL management and discuss the treatment options that can be applied to individual patients.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Bronchial Fistula
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Pleurodesis
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Respiration
Year:
2024
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Article
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