title: Phrenic nerve block as a novel adjunct to the local treatment of bronchopleural fistula.
abstract: Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a life threatening complication after pneumonectomy with an incidence of about 2-5% and a mortality rate of up to 50%. Topical treatment such as fibrin glue has been previously described with limited success. We present a novel case in which blocking the phrenic nerve assisted in a successful topical closure of the BPF.
authors: Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Jahangeer
authors: Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
authors: Ck
authors: C
authors: Baban
authors: Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Doddakula
authors: Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Hinchion