Abstract
Postpneumonectomy bronchopleural fistulas (BPFs) remain difficult management problems associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. Traditional therapies have included primary repair or delayed closure with the creation of an Eloesser cavity and tissue flap reinforcement. New bronchoscopic modalities have included the use of bioglues, stents, and coils. We describe another additional, less invasive bronchoscopic modality - the use of an atrial septal closure device.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Bronchial Fistula / etiology
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Bronchial Fistula / pathology
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Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
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Bronchoscopy*
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / surgery
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Male
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Pleural Diseases / etiology
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Pleural Diseases / pathology
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Pleural Diseases / surgery*
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Pneumonectomy / adverse effects*
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Respiration, Artificial
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Respiratory Tract Fistula / etiology
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Respiratory Tract Fistula / pathology
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Respiratory Tract Fistula / surgery*
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Septal Occluder Device*
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Treatment Outcome