337 Use of Endobronchial Valves for the Management of Bronchopleural Fistulas and Concomitant Empyema: Updated Insights to Clinical Outcomes, Efficacy, and Concerns
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaf128.350
Abstract: Bronchopleural fistulas (BPF), although rare, are fatal complications associated with a significant risk of mortality and morbidity. Endobronchial valves (EBVs) have emerged as a minimally invasive therapeutic option for BPFs, offering a means to seal… read more here.
Keywords: bronchopleural fistulas; use; empyema; concomitant empyema ... See more keywords
Bronchoscopic interventions for bronchopleural fistulas
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DOI: 10.1177/17534666231164541
Abstract: Bronchopleural fistula is a potentially fatal disease most often caused after pneumonectomy. Concomitant problems such as pulmonary infection and respiratory failure are typically the main contributors to patient mortality because of the improper contact between… read more here.
Keywords: bronchopleural fistulas; bronchoscopic interventions; bronchopleural fistula; treatment ... See more keywords