Use of a removable endobronchial valve for the treatment of bronchopleural fistula.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report the case of a patient with a prolonged bronchopleural fistula and empyema that were successfully treated by the placement of a removable, unidirectional endobronchial valve. This is the first report of the use of such a device for this indication.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchial Fistula
- Bronchoscopy