Late empyema after lobectomy for echinococcal disease of the lung.
The case of a 57-year-old man who had previously undergone left lobectomy for echinococcal disease of the lung is described. Sixteen years later he presented with empyema and bronchopleural fistula, which were treated using a pedicled intercostal muscle bundle, an omental pedicle and partial thoracoplasty. The patient recovered and is well 6 years later.
Rammos
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Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, AHEPA General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School, Greece.
Harlaftis
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Aletras
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D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D004445:Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / Q000601:surgery*; D016724:Empyema, Pleural / Q000209:etiology*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007366:Intercostal Muscles / Q000637:transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009852:Omentum / Q000637:transplantation; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods; D013905:Thoracoplasty