Gelfoam occlusion of peripheral bronchopleural fistulas.
A technique for occlusion of peripheral bronchopleural fistulas using Gelfoam as a temporary endobronchial blocker is described.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*