Bronchopleural Fistula as a Complication in a COVID-19 Patient Managed With Endobronchial Valves
Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is associated with high morbidity if left untreated. Although rare, the frequency of BPF in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is becoming recognized in medical literature. We present a case of a 64-year-old male with BPF with persistent air lea...
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doaj-359ce939cc744ba3af44ee3669c7ade92021-05-09T22:35:09ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports2324-70962021-04-01910.1177/23247096211013215Bronchopleural Fistula as a Complication in a COVID-19 Patient Managed With Endobronchial ValvesAndrew Talon MD0Muhammad Zohab Arif MD1Hesham Mohamed MD2Abid Khokar MD3Ali Imran Saeed MD4Valleywise Health Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USAValleywise Health Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USANorton Thoracic Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USANorton Thoracic Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USANorton Thoracic Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USABronchopleural fistula (BPF) is associated with high morbidity if left untreated. Although rare, the frequency of BPF in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is becoming recognized in medical literature. We present a case of a 64-year-old male with BPF with persistent air leak due to SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia treated with Spiration Valve System endobronchial valve (EBV). An EBV was placed in the right middle lobe with successful cessation of air leak. In conclusion, the use of EBVs for BPF with persistent air leaks in SARS-CoV-2 patients who are poor surgical candidates is effective and safe.https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096211013215 |
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Bronchopleural Fistula as a Complication in a COVID-19 Patient Managed With Endobronchial Valves |
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Bronchopleural Fistula as a Complication in a COVID-19 Patient Managed With Endobronchial Valves |
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bronchopleural fistula as a complication in a covid-19 patient managed with endobronchial valves |
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Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is associated with high morbidity if left untreated. Although rare, the frequency of BPF in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is becoming recognized in medical literature. We present a case of a 64-year-old male with BPF with persistent air leak due to SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia treated with Spiration Valve System endobronchial valve (EBV). An EBV was placed in the right middle lobe with successful cessation of air leak. In conclusion, the use of EBVs for BPF with persistent air leaks in SARS-CoV-2 patients who are poor surgical candidates is effective and safe. |
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