Tuberc Respir Dis.  2007 Dec;63(6):507-510.

A Case of Bronchoscopic Treatment of a Bronchopleural Fistula Accompanied by Pneumonia

• Kim H

Abstract

A bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is traditionally treated by surgery, but currently various noninvasive forms of management, particularly the use of bronchoscopy, have been utilized. The substances and methods for noninvasive management of a BPF differ with individual clinicians. This case describes the use of flexible bronchoscopic treatment of a BPF complicating pneumoniausing embolization coils and intraluminally injected fibrin glue. If the BPF is small and is located on the peripheral bronchus, this minimal invasive maneuver could be recommended for the treatment of a BPF.

Keyword

Bronchopleural fistula; Bronchoscopy; Coil; Fibrin glue

MeSH Terms

Bronchi
Bronchoscopy
Fibrin Tissue Adhesive
Fistula*
Pneumonia*
Fibrin Tissue Adhesive