Abstract
A venobronchial fistula developed between the azygous vein and the upper aspect of the right main bronchus 12 months after completion of the treatment of a stage IIIB non-small-cell lung cancer in a 54-year-old man. The fistula contained the tip of the catheter placed for chemotherapy perfusion. The reported case presented risk factors previously identified for such a complication. In addition, some clinical particularities were present, suggesting new potent risk factors and some preventive means for safe long-term central venous catheterization.
MeSH terms
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Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
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Azygos Vein*
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Bronchial Fistula / diagnostic imaging
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Bronchial Fistula / etiology*
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Bronchial Fistula / prevention & control
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / complications*
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / drug therapy
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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / surgery
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / drug therapy
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
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Catheters, Indwelling / adverse effects
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / complications*
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Lung Neoplasms / drug therapy
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Lung Neoplasms / surgery
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Lymphatic Metastasis / pathology
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Male
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Mediastinal Neoplasms / complications
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Mediastinal Neoplasms / drug therapy
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Mediastinal Neoplasms / surgery
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Middle Aged
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Radiography
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Vascular Fistula / diagnostic imaging
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Vascular Fistula / etiology*
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Vascular Fistula / prevention & control