Closure of a bronchopleural fistula using decalcified human spongiosa and a fibrin sealant.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Bronchopleural fistulas associated with empyema can occur as a life-threatening sequelae after pulmonary resection, most frequently occurring after pneumonectomy. With the use of the flexible bronchoscope, the bronchopleural fistula of a 62-year-old critically ill woman was permanently sealed with a fibrin sealant and a small section of demineralized human spongiosa. Closure of bronchopleural fistulas with the application of fibrin sealant plus human spongiosa may offer a valuable addition to the armament of therapeutic alternatives.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchial Fistula
- Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
- Fistula
- Pleural Diseases
- Tissue Adhesives