Bronchopleural Fistula as a Complication in a COVID-19 Patient Managed With Endobronchial Valves.
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
; 9: 23247096211013215, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1598539
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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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pleural Diseases
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Surgical Instruments
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Bronchoscopy
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Bronchial Fistula
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Empyema, Pleural
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Case report
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
23247096211013215
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