The Management of Delayed Post-Pneumonectomy Broncho-Pleural Fistula and Esophago-Pleural Fistula
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
; : 138-140, 2016.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Broncho-pleural fistula (BPF) and esophago-pleural fistula (EPF) after pulmonary resection are challenging to manage. BPF is controlled by irrigation and sterilization, but such therapy is not sufficient to promote closure of EPF, which usually requires surgical management. However, it is generally difficult to select an appropriate surgical method for closure of BPF and EPF. Here, we report a case of concomitant BPF and EPF after left completion pneumonectomy, in which both fistulas were closed through a right thoracotomy.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumonectomy
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Thoracotomy
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Sterilization
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Empyema
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Fistula
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article