The Management of Delayed Post-Pneumonectomy Broncho-Pleural Fistula and Esophago-Pleural Fistula

• DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.2.138
• Publication Date: 2016-04-07T05:40:18Z
• Authors: Dongsub Noh; Chang-Kwon Park
• Keywords: Thoracotomy; Pleural cavity

Broncho-pleural fistula (BPF) and esophago-pleural (EPF) after pulmonary resection are challenging to manage. BPF is controlled by irrigation sterilization, but such therapy not sufficient promote closure of EPF, which usually requires surgical management. However, it generally difficult select an appropriate method for EPF. Here, we report a case concomitant EPF left completion pneumonectomy, in both fistulas were closed through right thoracotomy.