Intractable bronchopleural fistula caused by radiofrequency ablation: endoscopic bronchial occlusion with silicone embolic material

A 58-year-old man with primary lung cancer underwent lung radiofrequency (RF) ablation. Pneumothorax developed 12 days after lung RF ablation. Despite chest drainage for 1 month, air leakage continued through a bronchopleural fistula. Bronchial occlusion was performed with a silicone embolus, causin...

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Published in:British journal of radiology 2009-11, Vol.82 (983), p.e225-e227
Main Authors: Kodama, H, Yamakado, K, Murashima, S, Takaki, H, Uraki, J, Nakatsuka, A, Shoumura, S, Tarukawa, T, Shimamoto, A, Takao, M, Takeda, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - therapy
Bronchial Fistula - etiology
Bronchial Fistula - therapy
Bronchoscopy - adverse effects
Catheter Ablation - adverse effects
Embolization, Therapeutic
Fistula - etiology
Fistula - therapy
Humans
Lung Neoplasms - therapy
Male
Middle Aged
Pleural Diseases - etiology
Pleural Diseases - therapy
Pneumothorax - etiology
Pneumothorax - therapy
Radiography, Interventional
Silicones - therapeutic use
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Summary:A 58-year-old man with primary lung cancer underwent lung radiofrequency (RF) ablation. Pneumothorax developed 12 days after lung RF ablation. Despite chest drainage for 1 month, air leakage continued through a bronchopleural fistula. Bronchial occlusion was performed with a silicone embolus, causing cessation of the air leakage.
ISSN:0007-1285
1748-880X
DOI:10.1259/bjr/23975691