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Postpneumonectomy bronchial stump recurrence and bronchopleural fistula.

, 2012
Objective: To reduce the incidence of postpneumonectomy local recurrence, and to prevent the onset of bronchopleural fistula. Background: A long bronchial stump with a short tumor-free bronchial margin has been found to be associated with a higher ...
Piromalli E, Cariati A, TAVIANI, MARIO
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Standardization of postoperative adverse event reporting: A critical opportunity for improvement within the National Clinical Trials Network

Cancer, Volume 132, Issue 15, 1 August 2026.
Beth Helmink, Matthew H. G. Katz, Chandrajit P. Raut, Sumithra J. Mandrekar, Kristina Laumann, Allison Booth, Laura Hoffman, Eric A. Singer, Isabelle Bedrosian, Rebecca A. Snyder   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stem cell transplantation effectively occludes bronchopleural fistula in an animal model

, 2014
BACKGROUND: Bronchopleural fistula after lung resection still represents a challenging life-threatening complication for thoracic surgeons. Considering its extremely high mortality rate, an effective treatment is urgently required.
F. Acocella, P. Pelicci, F. Petrella, S. Rizzo, M. Barberis, L. Spaggiari, T. M. De Pas, S. Brizzola, F. Toffalorio   +8 more
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Spontaneous Closure of Bronchopleural Fistula Following Anti-tuberculous Treatment Ganesh [PDF]

, 2017
This case report highlights a 55 year old gentleman of Malay descent who presented to the hospital with chronic cough, dyspnoea and night sweats. He is a chronic smoker and works in a rubber plantation. On examination, he was tachypnoeic and tachycardia,
Pillai, Naganathan a/l Kathiresan; id_orcid, Kasinathan, Ganesh   +1 more
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Omentoplasty and Thoracoplasty for treating postpneumonectomy bronchopleural fistula in a patient previously submitted to aortic prosthesis implantation

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2009
Bronchopleural fistula following pneumonectomy is a serious and frightening complication in chest surgery with a high mortality rate. The possibility of curing this complication using a conservative treatment is extremely poor.
Rosso Lorenzo, Palleschi Alessandro, Mendogni Paolo, De Simone Matilde, Cioffi Ugo, Nosotti Mario, Ciulla Michele M, Santambrogio Luigi   +7 more
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Aspergillus Infection of a Postoperative Thoracic Cavity

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
This case describes Aspergillus pleurisy developing within a postoperative thoracic cavity after lung resection. Imaging revealed cavity wall thickening with bronchopleural communication, and fenestration enabled direct visualization of characteristic purulent pleural debris and fungal masses.
Mio Sugino, Yusaku Kusaba, Masaaki Nagano, Shinyu Izumi   +3 more
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Bronchoscopic Direct Drainage of a Treatment‐Resistant Lung Abscess via Endoscopic Balloon Dilation in a High‐Risk Patient

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
Bronchoscopic direct drainage after balloon dilation can be a viable treatment option for patients with a severe, treatment‐resistant lung abscess who have comorbidities and are not eligible for percutaneous transthoracic drainage or surgery. ABSTRACT A 49‐year‐old man presented with a cough, hemoptysis and fever.
Nana Yazawa, Yusuke Nakamura, Akihiro Takemasa, Yuri Nomura, Minori Hanato, Noriaki Nishimura, Nobuaki Yoshida, Azusa Tsukada, Nobuhiko Tsukada, Hiroaki Okutomi, Yasuo Shimizu, Seiji Niho   +11 more
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A Parallel Group, 1:1 Randomised, Pilot Study Comparing the Clinical Efficacy and Bleeding Risk Between Low Dose and Standard Dose Intrapleural Tissue Plasminogen Activator for Adults With Pleural Infection

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
This protocol is for the TRAPPE study, a pilot study to serve as preparatory work before proceeding to a full‐scale, multicentre RCT. The feasibility of the study design involving flexibility of dose escalation and various clinical parameters will be tested for suitability as study outcome measurements before proceeding to a full‐scale RCT.
Ken Ka Pang Chan, Christopher Chan, David Shu Cheong Hui, Ai Ling Tan, Y. C. Gary Lee   +4 more
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Respiratory: Bronchopleural Fistula

, 1900
Bronchopleural fistula (arrow points to fistulous tract): An abnormal communication between bronchus and pleural cavity can be caused by trauma, inflammation, tumor ...
MUSC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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Fibrin glue closure of persistent bronchopleural fistula following pneumonectomy for post-tuberculosis bronchiectasis

, 2008
We report a case of a persistent bronchopleural fistula following a pneumonectomy for post-tuberculosis bronchiectasis. The patient had two unsuccessful surgical attempts at closing of the fistula.
Andronikou S., Goussard P., Gie R.P., Kling S., Van Wyk J., Janson J., Kritzinger F.E.   +6 more
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