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Bronchoscopic interventions for bronchopleural fistulas
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
|---|---|
| Author | Jin, Lingli Li, Yaqing |
| Copyright Year | 2023 |
| Abstract | Bronchopleural fistula is a potentially fatal disease most often caused after pneumonectomy. Concomitant problems such as pulmonary infection and respiratory failure are typically the main contributors to patient mortality because of the improper contact between the bronchial and pleural cavity. Therefore, bronchopleural fistulas need immediate treatment, which requires the accurate location and timely closure of the fistula. Currently, bronchoscopic interventions, because of their flexibility and versatility, are reliable alternative therapies in patients for whom surgical intervention is unsuitable. Possible interventions include bronchoscopic placement of blocking agents, atrial septal defect (ASD)/ventricular septal defect (VSD) occluders, airway stents, endobronchial valves (EBVs) and endobronchial Watanabe spigots (EWSs). Recent developments in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) transplantation technology and three-dimensional (3D) printed stents have also contributed to the treatment of bronchopleural fistula, but more research is needed to investigate the long-term benefits. This review focuses on the effectiveness of various bronchoscopic measures for the treatment of bronchopleural fistula and the directions for future development. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/17534666231164541?download=true |
| ISSN | 17534666 |
| Volume Number | 17 |
| Journal | Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease (TAR) |
| e-ISSN | 17534666 |
| DOI | 10.1177/17534666231164541 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications UK |
| Publisher Date | 2023-04-17 |
| Publisher Place | London |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © The Author(s), 2023 |
| Subject Keyword | bronchopleural fistula endobronchial Watanabe spigot endobronchial valve airway stent bronchoscopy septal defect occluder |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine Pharmacology (medical) |
