Bronchopleural Fistula Management With an Amplatzer Duct Occluder: A Comprehensive Case Report and Literature Review

Bronchial stump insufficiency (BSI), also reported as bronchopleural fistula, following pneumonectomy is a rare but potentially devastating complication that can result in substantial morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in thoracic surgical techniques and perioperative care, bronchial stump de...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-11, Vol.15 (11), p.e49431
Main Authors: Leivaditis, Vasileios, Braun-Lambur, Hermann, Windmüller, Volker, Papatriantafyllou, Athanasios, Huwe, Carmen, Lang, David, Grapatsas, Konstantinos, Koletsis, Efstratios N, Mulita, Francesk, Dahm, Manfred
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Abscesses
Anatomy
Antibiotics
Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
Case reports
Endoscopy
Fistula
Healthcare Technology
Infections
Intervention
Medical imaging
Pneumonectomy
Pneumonia
Thoracic surgery
Tomography
Tuberculosis
Weaning
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Summary:Bronchial stump insufficiency (BSI), also reported as bronchopleural fistula, following pneumonectomy is a rare but potentially devastating complication that can result in substantial morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in thoracic surgical techniques and perioperative care, bronchial stump dehiscence remains a challenging clinical scenario, especially when associated with severe infections and compromised patient conditions. Traditional surgical re-intervention to address this complication may carry significant risks and might be contraindicated in certain patients. As a result, innovative interventions are necessary to address these challenging cases effectively. In this report, we present an interventional endoscopic technique using an Amplatzer Duct occluder for the successful management of BSI in a 55-year-old male patient with a complex medical history.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.49431