Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2013 [West J Emerg Med. 2013;14(5):409-410.]
Kimberly Liang, James Liang, Adam Field
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Tuberculous bronchopleural fistula [PDF]
Respirology Case Reports, 2021 Key message Tuberculous bronchopleural fistula is a rare complication of pulmonary tuberculosis with presentation ranging from patients who are asymptomatic with incidental findings on imaging to those who present with acute tension pneumothorax.
Alexandra G. A. Stewart, Sarah C. Boyd
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Bronchoscopic treatment of a giant bronchopleural fistula with autologous platelet-rich plasma [PDF]
Journal of Cardiothoracic SurgeryBackground Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a severe complication observed in patients undergoing lobectomy or pneumonectomy, often resulting in high morbidity and mortality rates.
Shihu Liu +3 more
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Management of bronchopleural fistula using Amplatzer VSD occluder device [PDF]
Lung IndiaBronchoscopic device closure plays an important role in the nonsurgical management of bronchopleural fistulae. Herein, we describe the first Indian report of the use of Amplatzer VSD occluder device for the management of a large bronchopleural fistula ...
Manoj K. Goel +3 more
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Treatment of pneumothorax and bronchopleural fistula by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a neonate: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsIntractable pneumothorax secondary to bronchopulmonary fistula is a rare complication in neonates. We present the first report of a newborn with spontaneous pneumothorax and bronchopleural fistula treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO ...
Taining Zhang +6 more
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Bronchopleural fistula secondary to smoke inhalation injury: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsBackground Bronchopleural fistula is a rare and severe condition characterized by an abnormal connection between the bronchial tree and pleural space, often leading to significant morbidity and mortality.
Ibrahim Zahid +3 more
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Bronchopleural Fistula Following COVID‐19 and Necrotizing Pneumonia in Childhood: Treatment With Intrapleural Vacuum‐Assisted Closure Therapy [PDF]
Respirology Case ReportsBronchopleural fistula is an abnormal communication between the bronchial tree and the pleural space. Necrotizing pneumonia is a catastrophic infection of the lungs characterised by necrosis of the interstitial tissue.
Jose Carlos Fraga +5 more
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Accelerated treatment concept in postpneumonectomy empyema with bronchopleural fistula [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTreatment of postpneumonectomy empyema remains challenging, especially in presence of bronchopleural fistula. We analysed clinical outcome data of patients with and without bronchopleural fistula undergoing an accelerated empyema treatment concept.
Gian-Marco Monsch +6 more
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Iatrogenic Bronchopleural Fistula [PDF]
Cureus, 2020 A bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a communication between the pleural space and the bronchial tree or the lung parenchyma. Despite being a rare entity, a BPF may carry a high mortality rate. Symptoms of BPF are often nonspecific and subtle, so a high index of clinical suspicion is essential for its correct diagnosis, with imaging playing an extremely ...
Marques, Pedro +4 more
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Postoperative bronchopleural fistula repair: Surgical outcomes and adverse factors for its success
Thoracic Cancer, 2022 Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the results of postoperative bronchopleural fistula repair and to identify adverse factors for its success.
Young Ho Yang +7 more
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