Open AccessThe Use of Polyvinyl Alcohol Sponge and Cyanoacrylate Glue in the Treatment of Large and Chronic Bronchopleural Fistulae following Lung Cancer Resection
Author(s) -
Paolo Battistoni,
Umberto Caterino,
Sandro Batzella,
Raffaele Dello Iacono,
Gabriele Lucantoni,
Giovanni Galluccio
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
respiration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.264
H-Index - 81
eISSN - 1423-0356
pISSN - 0025-7931
DOI - 10.1159/000477350
Subject(s) - medicine , bronchopleural fistula , surgery , cyanoacrylate , fistula , glue , catheter , lung cancer , pneumonectomy , chemistry , materials science , adhesive , organic chemistry , layer (electronics) , composite material
Bronchopleural fistulae represent a relatively rare complication of pulmonary resection. For inoperable patients, several endoscopic procedures have been described. In the presence of large and chronic bronchopleural fistulae, persistent air leaks require a surgical therapy, while endoscopic airway stent represents a useful palliative treatment.