Use of a modified Dumon stent for postoperative bronchopleural fistula.
This report describes a case of a postoperative bronchopleural fistula successfully managed with a modified Dumon stent. Surgical interventions for the bronchopleural fistula with empyema were subsequently avoided. Dumon stent is an acceptable option for the treatment of postoperative bronchopleural fistulas.
Tsukada
Hisashi
H
Division of Chest Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan. tsukada@tf6.so-net.ne.jp
Osada
Hiroaki
H
D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D015607:Stents