[Repeat operations in thoracic surgery for post-exeresis bronchial fistula. Case studies]

Minerva Chir. 1977 May 15;32(9):529-36.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

41 cases of bronchial fistula secondary to 458 pulmonary tuberculosis exeresis, and 4 cases of bronchial fistulae secondary to 476 exeresis for non tubercular diseases, observed from 1969 to 1975, are reported. Possible surgical treatment of post-exeresis bronchial fistula is examined and the various reintervention methods and results obtained are described.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
  • Bronchiectasis / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Pneumonectomy / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / surgery*