The Amplatzer device and pedicle muscle flap transposition for the treatment of bronchopleural fistula with chronic empyema after lobectomy: two case reports

The Amplatzer device and pedicle muscle flap transposition for the treatment of bronchopleural fistula with chronic empyema after lobectomy: two case reports

Abstract Background Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) refers to an abnormal channel between the pleural space and the bronchial tree. It is a potentially fatal postoperative complication after pulmonary resection and a complex challenge for thoracic surgeons because many patients with BPF ultimately deve...

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Main Authors: Yongyong Wu, Zhongliang He, Weihua Xu, Guoxing Chen, Zhijun Liu, Ziying Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Bronchopleural fistula
Amplatzer device
Chronic empyema
Muscle flap transposition
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-021-02270-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-021-02270-x

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