Novel application of biological glue in the management of a complicated pneumothorax in cystic fibrosis.
Spontaneous pneumothorax is a frequent complication in advanced lung disease of cystic fibrosis. We describe a case of a complicated pneumothorax in a 21-year old-woman with cystic fibrosis who was effectively treated with the application of biological glue via a minithoracotomy.
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
Luke A
LA
Garske
Robert K W
RK
Tam
Morgan F
MF
Windsor
Scott C
SC
Bell
D000269:Adhesives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography
D000269:Adhesives; D001672:Biocompatible Materials