Intrathoracic fibrin sealant application using computed tomography fluoroscopy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Persistent intrathoracic airspace and bronchopleural fistula remain a problem following lung resection or in patients with severe bullous disease experiencing a spontaneous pneumothorax. Although fibrin sealant has been used successfully to manage such air-leaks, precise nonoperative intrathoracic application is difficult. This report describes a novel technique using computed tomography fluoroscopy for catheter-directed FS application through a previously placed thoracostomy tube. Continuous computed tomography-fluoroscopy images allowed real-time catheter manipulation for precise placement of fibrin sealant.
Medical subject headings
- Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Diseases
- Tissue Adhesives
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed