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Published in: Lung 3/2012

01-06-2012

Endobronchial Valves in the Management of Broncho-Pleural and Alveolo-Pleural Fistulae

Authors: Y. El-Sameed, A. Waness, I. Al Shamsi, A. C. Mehta

Published in: Lung | Issue 3/2012

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Abstract

Pneumothorax from bronchopleural or alveolo-pleural fistulae can be complicated by prolonged air leak (AL). This can occur in a variety of clinical settings. Examples include structural lung disease, such as bronchiectasis, and cavitary lung disorders. Prolonged AL is associated with prolonged hospital stay, atelectasis, pneumonia, and thromboembolic disease. Endobronchial valves (EBVs) have been recently introduced to manage such situations. The global experience in this novel therapeutic modality is still evolving. We report our preliminary experience with managing persistent AL treated successfully with EBVs and review the current literature on this subject. Our experience shows that EBVs are an effective tool for the management of prolonged AL from persistent bronchopleural or alveolo-pleural fistulae. It is a minimally invasive procedure recommended as an option, particularly in patients not fit for surgical repair.
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Metadata
Title
Endobronchial Valves in the Management of Broncho-Pleural and Alveolo-Pleural Fistulae
Authors
Y. El-Sameed
A. Waness
I. Al Shamsi
A. C. Mehta
Publication date
01-06-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Lung / Issue 3/2012
Print ISSN: 0341-2040
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1750
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00408-011-9369-1

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