Closure of a Broncho-pleural Fistula Using an Atrial Septal Defect Occluder

Broncho-pleural fistulae (BPF) are recognised as a rare complication following pneumonectomy. We describe a patient, who after failing conservative treatment, underwent closure of a persistent fistula with an atrial septal defect (ASD) occluder. Additionally we review the literature regarding manage...

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Veröffentlicht in:Heart, lung & circulation lung & circulation, 2014-03, Vol.23 (3), p.e92-e95
Hauptverfasser: Pasley, Thomas, MD, Ruygrok, Peter N., MD, Kang, Nicolas, MD, O’Carroll, Mark, MD, Kolbe, John, MD, Morrice, David, MD
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