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

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

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...

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Published in:The Annals of thoracic surgery Vol. 114; no. 6; pp. e397 - e399
Main Authors: Torabi, Julia, Jacob, Julia C., Jacob, John D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01-12-2022
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0003-4975
1552-6259
DOI:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2022.02.024