Fibrin glue closure of persistent bronchopleural fistula following pneumonectomy for post-tuberculosis bronchiectasis

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Goussard, P.
Gie, R. P.
Kling, S.
Kritzinger, F. E.
van Wyk, J.
Janson, J.
Andronikou, S.

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Pediatr Pulmonol

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We report a case of a persistent bronchopleural fistula following a pneumonectomy for post-tuberculosis bronchiectasis. The patient had two unsuccessful surgical attempts at closing of the fistula. Further surgical attempts were technically were not possible. Bronchoscopic closure was achieved by injecting human fibrin glue into the fistula via a catheter. Closure of the broncho-pleural fistula was confirmed by repeated ventilation scan over a period of 2 months. Endoscopic closure of small bronchopleural fistulae is an attractive option in children with significant underlying lung disease.

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Adolescent, Bronchial Fistula/*etiology, Bronchiectasis/etiology, Female, Fibrin Tissue Adhesive/*therapeutic use, Humans, Pneumonectomy/*adverse effects, Tissue Adhesives/*therapeutic use, Tuberculosis, Pulmonary/complications

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18500738
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/store/10.1002/ppul.20843/asset/20843_ftp.pdf?v=1&t=h0cb0mcz&s=15f3ae3f511e7f884c46c36c01a3eb46fae8f696

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Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων. Σχολή Επιστημών Υγείας. Τμήμα Ιατρικής

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