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The radiological characteristics of bronchopleural fistula following pneumonectomy
Author(s) -
LAUCKNER MORAG E.,
BEGGS I.,
ARMSTRONG R. F.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1983.tb14029.x
Subject(s) - bronchopleural fistula , medicine , pneumonectomy , radiological weapon , fistula , surgery , lung
Summary The radiological appearances of bronchopleural fistula are poorly recorded in the anaesthetic literature. Anaesthetists carry increasing responsibility for postoperative respiratory management. We have, therefore, reviewed the X‐rays of five cases of proven bronchopleural fistula following pneumonectomy and summarised the findings.