Tracheal Bronchus With Delayed Pleural Fistula After Pneumonectomy Managed With Eloesser Flap.

Torabi, Julia; Jacob, Julia C; Jacob, John D · Ann Thorac Surg · 2022

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) typically occurs in the weeks after lobectomy or pneumonectomy and rarely occurs years after a surgical procedure. Management of BPF can be challenging, especially when it manifests in a delayed fashion. The report presents a case of asymptomatic BPF and pleurocutaneous fistula in a patient with a remote history of right pneumonectomy and unusual anatomy.

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