Intrabronchial migration of hemostatic agent through a bronchial fistula after lung transplantation: a case report [PDF]
Surgical Case Reports, 2021 Background A bronchial fistula is a relatively rare and potentially fatal complication after lung transplantation. Thoracic surgeons and pulmonologists often face challenges when selecting treatment options.
Yuya Nobori +6 more
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A Case of Bilio‐Bronchial Fistula Presenting With Bilioptysis Following Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment [PDF]
Respirology Case ReportsThis report describes a rare case of a bilio‐bronchial fistula in a 60‐year‐old man with a complex history of hepatocellular carcinoma, treated with resection, trans‐arterial chemoembolisation and microwave ablation.
Chin‐Tong Kwok +9 more
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Intermediate bronchial fistula caused by mediastinal drainage tube compression and fungal infection: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2019 Background Intermediate bronchial fistula formation caused by mediastinal drainage tube compression and fungal infection is rare. Case presentation A 50-year-old male patient with type 2 diabetes was observed air filling in mediastinal drainage tube, 12 ...
Yahua Li +4 more
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Three-step operation for esophago-left bronchial fistula with respiratory failure after esophagectomy: a case report with literature review [PDF]
BMC Gastroenterology, 2021 Background The development of esophago-bronchial fistula after esophagectomy and reconstruction using a posterior mediastinal gastric tube remains a rare complication associated with a high rate of mortality.
Yuta Sato +11 more
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Germ Cell Tumor with Bronchial Fistula [PDF]
Case Reports in Radiology, 2020 Germ cell tumors account for 15% of anterior mediastinum tumors. Fistulas are abnormal communications between two surfaces covered by the epithelium.
María Katherinne Flórez Leguía +3 more
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Combined surgery and endoluminal vacuum therapy for bronchial fistula and esophageal leakage after surgery for synchronous lung and esophageal cancer [PDF]
Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2022 Simultaneous esophageal resection and pulmonary lobectomy for synchronous esophageal cancer and lung cancer is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications, including esophageal leakage and broncho-pleural fistula [1].
Piotr Gabryel +4 more
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Arterial-bronchial fistula from ruptured immunoglobulin G4-related subclavian artery aneurysm [PDF]
Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 2020 Immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4)-related disease is a systemic chronic inflammatory disease caused by infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells into the systemic organs.
Yusuke Inaba, MD +2 more
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Bronchial Fistula and Pneumomediastinum after EBUS-TBNA Following Mediastinoscopy
The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports, 2019 Background Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a very useful diagnostic tool for the assessment of enlarged mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes. It is a safe procedure with a low risk of complications.
Ioannis Bougioukas +2 more
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Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 Bronchial artery-pulmonary artery fistula secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis is an important cause of hemoptysis in adults, but it's relatively rare in children.
Huihui Zhu +5 more
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Bronchial mucosal ablation for bronchial stump closure in right pneumonectomy: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021 Background Bronchial fistula is a severe complication of pneumonectomy with a high mortality rate. We previously reported a technique for bronchial closure to prevent bronchial fistula in a canine model. We described that mucosal ablation could result in
Kimitaka Makidono +7 more
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