Respiration
Division of Respiratory and Critical Care Physiology and Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, California, USA.
Published: May 2024
Introduction: Pulmonary infections, such as tuberculosis, can result in numerous pleural complications including empyemas, pneumothoraces with broncho-pleural fistulas, and persistent air leak (PAL). While definitive surgical interventions are often initially considered, management of these complications can be particularly challenging if a patient has an active infection and is not a surgical candidate.
Case Presentation: Autologous blood patch pleurodesis and endobronchial valve placement have both been described in remedying PALs effectively and safely. PALs due to broncho-pleural fistulas in active pulmonary disease are rare, and we present two such cases that were managed with autologous blood patch pleurodesis and endobronchial valves.
Conclusion: The two cases presented illustrate the complexities of PAL management and discuss the treatment options that can be applied to individual patients.
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