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.
Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608. gm3ksy@sgh.com.sg
Mariko Siyue
MS
Koh
Anne Ann
AA
Ling Hsu
Agasthian
A
Thirugnanam