Tuberculous Bronchopleural Fistula: A Rare and Life-Threatening Disease
Tuberculous bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of pulmonary tuberculosis, in which abnormal connections form between the bronchial tree and the pleural space. These abnormal connections allow air and secretions to pass from the lungs into the pleural...
Main Authors: | Lefika Bathobakae MD, MPH, Aneeqa Shahid MD, Tyler Wilkinson MSc, Devina Adalja MD, Jessimar Sanchez MD, Michael Agnelli MD, Jin Suh MD, FACP, FIDSA, Roberto Solis MD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096231220466 |
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