[The use of human fibrin glue in fistulous pathology of the lung].

Currently, bronchopleural fistulas present a decreasing complication rate in thoracic surgery, especially since surgical management of tubercular infections is no longer needed. The introduction of non-reacting suture materials and the technological advances have also lowered the incidence of such complication. Although fistulas tend to be chronic, their treatment is possible. Today, in fact, the use of human fibrin glue gives positive results which depend on the extent of the fistula as well as the adherence of the glue to the bronchial wall. The authors report their experience in two cases treated with human fibrin glue.