Abstract
Bronchopleural fistula is a well-recognized complication of pneumonectomy, which presents a difficult challenge to the thoracic surgeon. We report the successful treatment of a bronchopleural fistula after right pneumonectomy for lung cancer, using a covered esophageal stent.
MeSH terms
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Bronchial Fistula / etiology
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Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
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Bronchoscopy
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Equipment Design
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Foreign-Body Migration / etiology
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Humans
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Lung Neoplasms / surgery
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pleural Diseases / etiology
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Pleural Diseases / surgery*
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Pneumonectomy*
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Postoperative Complications / etiology
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Postoperative Complications / surgery*
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Respiratory Tract Fistula / etiology
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Respiratory Tract Fistula / surgery*
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Stents* / adverse effects