Abstract
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF), one of the potentially fatal complications after pulmonary resection, remains a therapeutic challenge. We present a case of postpneumonectomy BPF successfully managed with a silicone-covered bronchial occlusion stent. The BPF was successfully occluded without complications, and there was no stent migration or any other problem seen at the 1-year follow-up. This novel technique can be an effective option for the treatment of postoperative BPF.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 293-296 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Annals of Thoracic Surgery |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine