title: Multidetector computed tomography findings of central bronchopleural fistulas as sequelae of tuberculosis, chemo radiation and trauma: A report of three cases.
abstract: A bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is defined as a direct pathway between the bronchial tree or lung parenchyma and the pleural space. Herein, we describe the clinical findings and imaging results of BPFs in three cases. The patients' medical histories revealed that the first had recurrent pulmonary tuberculosis, the second had small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) and had previously undergone chemoradiotherapy, and the third had trauma. Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) showed clear communication between the airways and pleural spaces which was sufficient for a proper diagnosis without performing a bronchoscopy.
authors.affiliation: Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Tokat, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ruken
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Yuksekkaya
authors.affiliation: Gaziosmanpasa University Scool of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Tokat, Turkey.
authors.forename: Banu
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ozturk
authors.affiliation: Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Tokat, Turkey.
authors.forename: Fatih
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Celikyay
authors.affiliation: Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Tokat, Turkey.
authors.forename: Recep
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sade
authors.affiliation: Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Department of Chest Surgery Tokat, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kupeli
authors.affiliation: Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Department of Chest Surgery Tokat, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yeginsu
keywords: Bronchopleural fistula; Imaging results; Multidetector computed tomography