Combined intrapleural and intrabronchial injection of fibrin glue for closing alveolar pleural fistula: a case report

Combined intrapleural and intrabronchial injection of fibrin glue for closing alveolar pleural fistula: a case report

Abstract Background The treatment of persistent air leak is a challenge. Herein, we reported the combined intrabronchial and intrapleural injection of fibrin glue using fiber bronchoscopy to seal off an alveolar pleura fistula developed following necrotizing pneumonia in high-risk patient. Case pres...

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Main Authors: Alfonso Fiorelli, Italia Odierna, Daniele Scarano, Francesco Caronia, Andrea Failla, Mario Iannotti, Mario Santini, Caterina Pace
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Subjects:
Persistent air leaks
Alveolar pleural fistula
Fibrin glue
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-019-0987-7

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