Novel management of a large chronic bronchocutaneous fistula after lobectomy.
We describe the successful use of silicone stent for the treatment of chronic bronchocutaneous fistula in a patient with a large stump opening of 20 mm in diameter. A literature review of bronchoscopic treatment of bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is also discussed here.
Koh
Mariko Siyue
MS
Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608. gm3ksy@sgh.com.sg
Ling Hsu
Anne Ann
AA
Thirugnanam
Agasthian
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