A novel approach to the management of persistent postpneumonectomy bronchopleural fistula.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 69-year-old man who had a left pneumonectomy for nonsmall cell lung cancer had a bronchopulmonary fistula develop that recurred after surgical closure. He had multiple organ failure develop precluding further operative intervention. Successful resolution of the fistula was achieved using a novel application of a covered expandable metallic stent.
Medical subject headings
- Fistula
- Lung Diseases
- Pleural Diseases
- Pneumonectomy
- Postoperative Complications