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Traumatic esophago-bronchopleural fistula-CT finding and treatment using glue: A procedure not so commonly performed.

Authors :
Jana, Manisha
Gamanagatti, Shivanand R.
Kumar, Atin
Mishra, Biplab
Source :
Lung India; Oct-Dec2011, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p303-305, 3p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Bronchopleural fistulas can occur from a number of causes (infective, traumatic, or neoplastic). Combined esophagealpleural and bronchopleural fistula is not a common entity and previously has been reported after pneumonectomy. We describe the imaging findings and procedure of endoscopic glue injection in a case of combined esophageal-pleural and bronchopleural fistula after penetrating thoracic trauma. The treatment included esophageal exclusion for esophagealpleural fistula, followed by endoscopic injection of glue for closure of bronchopleural fistula. The fistulae were completely [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09702113
Volume :
28
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Lung India
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
67367474
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0970-2113.85697