Bronchopleural fistula treated with a silicone-covered bronchial occlusion stent.
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF), one of the potentially fatal complications after pulmonary resection, remains a therapeutic challenge. We present a case of postpneumonectomy BPF successfully managed with a silicone-covered bronchial occlusion stent. The BPF was successfully occluded without complications, and there was no stent migration or any other problem seen at the 1-year follow-up. This novel technique can be an effective option for the treatment of postoperative BPF.
Chae
Eun Young
EY
Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Shin
Ji Hoon
JH
Song
Ho-Young
HY
Kim
Jin-Hyoung
JH
Shim
Tae Sun
TS
Kim
Dong Kwan
DK
D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012828:Silicones
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D012828:Silicones