| The role of computed tomography bronchography in the management of bronchopleural fistulas. | |
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PMID: 20160584 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The management of complex bronchopleural fistulas (BPFs) remains a major diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to all chest physicians. Successful management of a fistula revolves around treatment of the associated empyema cavity first. Definitive repair should be accomplished expeditiously to minimize the number of procedures performed. When treatment is protracted, secondary complications are more likely to develop and survival is adversely affected. Diagnosis and localization of a BPF is therefore paramount; however, it is sometimes difficult and may require multiple imaging studies and bronchoscopies. Herein, we describe our experience with computed tomography bronchography as a new technique for diagnosis and localization of difficult BPF. In addition, other modalities for diagnosis and medical management are discussed along with a relevant review of the literature. |
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Authors:
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Pralay Sarkar; Nick Patel; Jessie Chusid; Rakesh Shah; Arunabh Talwar |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of thoracic imaging Volume: 25 ISSN: 1536-0237 ISO Abbreviation: J Thorac Imaging Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-17 Completed Date: 2010-05-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8606160 Medline TA: J Thorac Imaging Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: W10-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, New Hyde Park, NY, USA. |
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Adolescent Aged Bronchial Fistula / radiography*, surgery, therapy Bronchography / methods Contrast Media / diagnostic use Diagnosis, Differential Female Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / therapeutic use Follow-Up Studies Hemostatics / therapeutic use Humans Iohexol / diagnostic use Male Middle Aged Pleura / radiography*, surgery Pleural Diseases / radiography*, surgery, therapy Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods Tomography, Spiral Computed / methods Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods* |
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0/Contrast Media; 0/Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; 0/Hemostatics; 66108-95-0/Iohexol |
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