Healing of bronchopleural fistula using a modified Dumon stent: a case report

doi:10.1186/1749-8090-1-16

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

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Healing of bronchopleural fistula using a modified Dumon stent: a case report

Giorgio Maria Ferraroli¹ , Alberto Testori¹ , Ugo Cioffi² , Matilde De Simone² , Marco Alloisio¹ , Maurizio Galliera² , Michele M Ciulla³ and Gianni Ravasi¹

¹Department of Thoracic Surgery – Istituto Clinico Humanitas – Rozzano (MI) –, Italy

²Department of Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Maggiagalli e Regina Elena, Milano, Italy

³Istituto di Medicina Cardiovascolare, University of Milan, Centro di Fisiologia clinica e Ipertensione, Fondazione IRCCS, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Maggiagalli e Regina Elena, Milano, Italy

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2006, 1:16doi:10.1186/1749-8090-1-16


Published:	23 June 2006

Abstract

Background

Brochopleural fistula following lung resection is a therapeuric challenge for thoracic surgeons.

Case presentation

We describe a case of late bronchopleural fistula after right extrapleural pneumonectomy for malignant mesothelioma. Bronchoscopic attempts to repair it were unsuccessful.

Conclusion

The use of a modified Y Dumon stent associated with glue apposition on the bronchial stump allowed us to close the fistula without the need of any surgical repair.