Self-expanding tracheobronchial stent for treatment of post-pneumonectomy bronchopleural fistulas.

INTRODUCTION: Bronchopleural fistula represents a formidable complication after pneumonectomies. There are numerous surgical and endoscopic procedures for its treatment. CLINICAL CASE: We present a case where a coated self-expanding nitinol stent was used to exclude a bronchopleural fistula. RESULT:...

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Autores principales: Sastre, Ignacio, Bustos, Mario Eduardo Francisco, España, Manuel, Siri, Juan
Formato: Artículo revista
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Universidad Nacional Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas. Secretaria de Ciencia y Tecnología 2020
Materias:
pneumonectomy
fistula
self expandable metallic stents
neumonectomia
stents metálicos autoexpandibles
pneumonectomia
stents metálicos autoexpansíveis
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/med/article/view/27969
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Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de Córdoba de Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: Bronchopleural fistula represents a formidable complication after pneumonectomies. There are numerous surgical and endoscopic procedures for its treatment. CLINICAL CASE: We present a case where a coated self-expanding nitinol stent was used to exclude a bronchopleural fistula. RESULT: significant improvement in air leakage was observed. CONCLUSION: We encourage the use of a covered metal stent in selected patients.

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