Amiodarone‐Induced Pulmonary Toxicity With Confirmed Elevated Plasma Mono‐Desethyl‐Amiodarone Levels
Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.We report a case of pulmonary toxicity that developed 10 months after the initiation of amiodarone. The serum mono‐desethyl‐amiodarone concentration was elevated despite the relatively low cumulative amiodarone dose. ABSTRACT Amiodarone hydrochloride is an effective antiarrhythmic drug that can cause serious adverse effects, including amiodarone ...
Munechika Hara +4 more
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Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundBronchial artery-pulmonary artery fistula is a rare vascular anomaly, either congenital or acquired due to recurrent infections. When associated with pulmonary embolism and massive hemoptysis, it significantly increases the risk of mortality ...
Guiyu Lu, Juncai Wu, Cuidong Deng
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Case Report: Ectopic pulmonary embolism as a complication of bronchial artery embolization
Frontiers in Cardiovascular MedicineBronchial artery embolization (BAE) is currently the first-line treatment for massive hemoptysis. Previous studies have proven its safety and efficacy, with mild, transient, and reversible complications.
Min Liu +8 more
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Occlusion of a neo-esophageal-bronchial fistula using the Amplatzer Vascular Plug 2
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, 2013 The appearance of a benign fistula between the airway and the gastrointestinal tract is a rare complication of esophagectomy. We report a patient with neo-esophago-bronchial fistula that developed 13 months after two-stage esophagectomy.
Jamie A. Young +4 more
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Airway complications after lung transplantation: risk factors, prevention and outcome [PDF]
, 2017 PURPOSE: Anastomotic complications following lung transplantation (LuTx) have been described in up to 15% of patients. Challenging to treat, they are associated with high morbidity and a mortality rate of 2-5%.
Eich, C. +7 more
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Gastro-tracheal fistula - unusual and life threatening complication after esophagectomy for cancer: a case report [PDF]
, 2009 BACKGROUND: A gastro-tracheal fistula following esophagectomy for cancer is a rare but potentially lethal complication. We report the successful surgical closure after failed endoscopic treatment, of a gastro-tracheal fistula following esophago ...
Jane E Nardella +17 more
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Healing of bronchopleural fistula using a modified Dumon stent: a case report
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2006 Background Brochopleural fistula following lung resection is a therapeuric challenge for thoracic surgeons. Case presentation We describe a case of late bronchopleural fistula after right extrapleural pneumonectomy for malignant mesothelioma ...
Ciulla Michele M +7 more
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Pseudotumors due to pulmonary infarction [PDF]
, 1963 The preferred treatment of pulmonary infarction is nonoperative when the diagnosis can be established. In the present study, five cases are described in which failure of resolution or growth of a radiographic density resulted in eventual thoracotomy and ...
Arora +23 more
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8 years study of pharyngocutaneous fistula following total laryngectomy at C. H. Baragwanath Hospital [PDF]
, 2010 MMed (Otorhinolargngology). Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the WitwatersrandIntroduction The bulk of the surgical literature about laryngeal cancer is concerned with cure rates or five-year survival rates.
Sabri, Issam Fetouri
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Hepato-bronchial fistula secondary to perforated sigmoid diverticulitis: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2017 Background Patients with diverticulitis are predisposed to hepatic abscesses via seeding through the portal circulation. Hepatic abscesses are well-documented sequelae of diverticulitis, however instances of progression to hepato-bronchial fistulization ...
Jun Sunny Yin +4 more
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