ABSTRACT
There has been a compelling body of evidence of COVID-19 causing cardiac complications such as myocarditis and increased risk of coronary thrombosis. Acute coronary syndrome due to coronary vasospasm is an unusual occurrence.
ABSTRACT
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is associated with high morbidity if left untreated. Although rare, the frequency of BPF in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is becoming recognized in medical literature. We present a case of a 64-year-old male with BPF with persistent air leak due to SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia treated with Spiration Valve System endobronchial valve (EBV). An EBV was placed in the right middle lobe with successful cessation of air leak. In conclusion, the use of EBVs for BPF with persistent air leaks in SARS-CoV-2 patients who are poor surgical candidates is effective and safe.
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Bronchial Fistula/surgery , Bronchoscopy , COVID-19/complications , Empyema, Pleural/surgery , Pleural Diseases/surgery , Surgical Instruments , Bronchial Fistula/etiology , Chest Tubes , Empyema, Pleural/etiology , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pleural Diseases/etiology , SARS-CoV-2 , ThoracostomyABSTRACT
In COVID-19 patients who develop sudden ST elevations it is necessary to consider cardiac causes other than myocardial infarction, such as coronary vasospasm.