Targeted alveo-pleural fistula endobronchial valve treatment using ventilation scintigraphy.

Authors :: Sidhu C
Ratnagobal S
Thomas R
Lee GYC
Drudy E
Francis RJ
Source :: Respirology case reports [Respirol Case Rep] 2023 Apr 18; Vol. 11 (5), pp. e01146. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 18 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Persistent air-leaks can be difficult to localize in radiology. Bronchoscopic management of air-leaks requires identification of the leak's location to allow suitable targeted treatment. One-way endobronchial valves have become a suitable option for persistent air-leaks. In this report, a combination scintigraphy and one-way endobronchial valve treatment successfully resolved a persistent air-leak.<br />Competing Interests: Gary YC Lee is an Editorial Board member of Respirology Case Reports and a co‐author of this article. They were excluded from all editorial decision‐making related to the acceptance of this article for publication. The other authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.<br /> (© 2023 The Authors. Respirology Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of The Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.)

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