Colo-pleural fistula following pneumonectomy.
Following pneumonectomy and diaphragmatic reconstruction for carcinoid tumour, a fistula developed between the pneumonectomy space and the splenic flexure of the colon. The problem was successfully treated by colon resection and thoracoplasty.
Olubaniyi
Babajide O
BO
Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Cardiothoracic Centre, Thomas Drive, Liverpool L14 3PE, United Kingdom.
Fontaine
Eustace J
EJ
Page
Richard D
RD
D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed