Modified silicone stent for the treatment of post-surgical bronchopleural fistula: a clinical observation of 17 cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bronchopleural fistula is a rare but life-threatening event with limited therapeutic options. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of the modified silicone stent in patients with post-surgical bronchopleural fistula.

Methods

Between March 2016 and April 2020, we retrospectively reviewed the records of 17 patients with bronchopleural fistula and who underwent bronchoscopic placement of the Y-shaped silicone stent. The rate of initial success, clinical success and clinical cure, and complications were analyzed.

Results

Stent placement was successful in 16 patients in the first attempt (initial success rate: 94.1%). The median follow-up time was 107 (range, 5-431) days. All patients achieved amelioration of respiratory symptoms. The clinical success

SUBMITTER: Zeng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7789393 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature