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- Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a serious complication of lung conditions, leading to complex management issues and often resulting in high rates of illness and death.
- There is no standard approach for closing BPF, but various methods exist, including tube drainage, surgery, and newer techniques like glue and occlusion devices.
- A case is presented where a unique transcutaneous method using a duct occluder device successfully closed a recurrent BPF, which has not been documented in previous literature.
Article Abstract
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a well known complication of several pulmonary conditions posing challenging management problem and is often associated with high morbidity and mortality. Though no consensus exists on a definite closure management algorithm, strategies for closure widely include various methods like tube thoracostomy with suction, open surgical closure, bronchoscopy directed glue, coiling and sealants which now also includes use of occlusion devices. We report a case in which a novel method of delivery and closure of recurrent post-operative broncho-pleuro-cutaneous fistula by a duct occluder device was done transcutaneously which has not been previously described in literature.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4797446 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-2113.177440 | DOI Listing |
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