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Lemierre syndrome complicated by bronchopleural fistula.

open access: yesJ Postgrad Med
Kodaka N, Nakano C, Oshio T, Matsuse H.
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Bronchopleural Fistula

2021
Abstract Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a pathological communication between bronchial tree and pleural space. BPF has multiple etiologies but postsurgical ones carry the highest incidence and the worst prognosis. Diagnosis is based on the clinical presentation and confirmation with radiological imaging (chest X-ray, computed tomography
Jose C. Humanez   +4 more
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Late Postpneumonectomy Bronchopleural Fistula

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, 2004
The incidence of late postpneumonectomy bronchopleural fistula (PBPF) is very small after the 3rd postoperative week due to the existence of fibrothorax providing an effective natural protection against fistula formation. However, the development of late PBPF is a serious complication characterized by high morbidity and mortality. We present our modest
K, Athanassiadi   +6 more
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Bronchopleural Fistula

2023
Abstract A bronchopleural fistula is an abnormal communication between the bronchial tree and the pleural space that can be caused by a number of surgical and nonsurgical etiologies. They are most commonly seen postpneumonectomy due to failed bronchial stump closure.
Adam Lepkowsky, Dane Coyne
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