A pilot study of endobronchial repairment for bronchopleural fistulas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchopleural fistulas (BPFs) are severe medical condition with high mortality. When the conventional surgical therapy failed, endobronchial intervention could function as the supplementary option. Several studies reported successful endobronchial managements of BPFs whereas the optimal strategies remain elusive.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of patients with BPFs underwent endobronchial interventions with Vaseline gauze, shape-adjustable silicone plug, sutured silicone tube or covered metallic stent in our institution.

Results

From 2018 to 2024, a total of 30 patients (11 females VS. 19 males; mean age 48.03 ± 20.33 years) with primary etiology of tumor (n = 19), empyema (n = 6), gastro-bronchial fistula (n = 1), lung infection w

SUBMITTER: Luo Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827264 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature