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- Title
Healing of bronchopleural fistula using a modified Dumon stent: a case report.
- Authors
Ferraroli, Giorgio Maria; Testori, Alberto; Cioffi, Ugo; De Simone, Matilde; Alloisio, Marco; Galliera, Maurizio; Ciulla, Michele M.; Ravasi, Gianni
- Abstract
Background: Brochopleural fistula following lung resection is a therapeuric challenge for thoracic surgeons. Case presentation: We describe a case of late bronchopleural fistula after right extrapleural pneumonectomy for malignant mesothelioma. Bronchoscopic attempts to repair it were unsuccessful. Conclusion: The use of a modified Y Dumon stent associated with glue apposition on the bronchial stump allowed us to close the fistula without the need of any surgical repair.
- Subjects
HEALING; THERAPEUTICS; FISTULA; SURGICAL stents; OPERATIVE surgery
- Publication
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2006, Vol 1, p16
- ISSN
1749-8090
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1186/1749-8090-1-16